WiFi System Test Engineer

Company: Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Test Engineering

General Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced WiFi System Test Engineer (Staff Engineer) to join our team responsible for defining and implementing the overall testing strategy for WiFi Performance & Networking AI/ML and Apps running on access points. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for prioritizing WiFi performance validation to ensure optimal network performance, including testing and debugging throughput, latency, and packet loss, as well as developing test plans, tools, and automation frameworks to validate and qualify the AI SDK, AI/ML inference, and applications running on routers.

Responsibilities:

• Prioritizing WiFi system performance validation: Perform WiFi system performance validation to ensure optimal network performance, including testing and debugging throughput, latency, and packet loss.

• Analyzing new features and developing test plans: Analyze new features and develop/test plans to ensure thorough testing of WiFi new features, AI SDK, AI/ML inference, and applications running on routers.

• Managing infrastructure and test topologies: Manage infrastructure, develop test topologies, and prepare use cases for validation to ensure efficient testing.

• Supporting end-to-end releases: Work with cross-functional teams to support end-to-end releases, ensuring seamless integration of testing plans and validation.

• Conducting log analysis: Conduct log analysis with team members to identify issues and recommend solutions.

• Networking and sharing information: Network with colleagues within the domain to gain insights, ideas, and connections, and share information with peers and junior engineers.

Minimum Exp/skill Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in WiFi/Networking, AI, Embedded Application test, automation, or Software Engineering.

• Experience with developing and testing applications: Proven experience in developing and testing WiFi Functional and Performance test

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong programming skills: Proficiency in languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, or others relevant to the role.

• Embedded platform experience: Familiarity with embedded platforms, including access points, routers, and other networking devices.

• Communication and collaboration skills: Ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams, including software, systems, and hardware engineers.

• Problem-solving and analytical skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and troubleshoot issues related to AI/ML and Apps running on access points.

• Strong knowledge of WiFi and wireless communication: In-depth understanding of WiFi and wireless communication technologies, including 802.11ax, 11be and other emerging standards.

• Experience with WiFi chipsets and firmware: Familiarity with WiFi chipsets and firmware, including Qualcomm's Snapdragon and QCA chipsets

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits :

$144,400.00 - $216,600.00

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