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Sr. Staff CPU Software Test Engineer

QualcommSanta Clara, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 7 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

You will have the opportunity to shape the future of cutting-edge CPU software at a globally recognized technology leader, with a competitive salary range of $180,600-$271,000 and hybrid flexibility. This role is perfect for ambitious mid-senior software test engineers eager to develop advanced skills and contribute to innovative products within a collaborative environment. Apply today to join a dynamic team and drive significant impact in the tech industry.

Quick Overview

Salary
$180.6k - $271k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Sr. Staff CPU Software Test Engineer | Santa Clara, CA, United States | Hybrid | $180,600.00 - $271,000.00

This employer is a leading technology innovator, driving digital transformation and enabling next-generation experiences for a smarter, connected future. They are seeking a talented engineer to join their dynamic team and contribute to the development and validation of cutting-edge products.

The Role

  • Create comprehensive software/firmware test plans, ensuring traceability and coverage against feature requirements.
  • Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites for functional, integration, and system-level verification.
  • Perform manual testing to assess the customer experience of hardware and software deployment in various environments.
  • Contribute to the development of Quality Engineering and Release Engineering processes, with a focus on CI/CD.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve production-level software readiness, implement customer use cases, and perform workload analysis.
  • Focus on optimizing existing operating systems and customer usage environments for power and performance.

What You'll Need

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field, with 6+ years of Software Engineering experience.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
  • Demonstrated experience in software/firmware validation, with a preference for Data Center Servers.
  • Strong understanding and practical application of software/firmware test automation techniques.
  • Extensive experience working with server operating systems like Ubuntu Server, RHEL, SUSE, or Windows Server.
  • Experience collaborating with multiple SW/HW Engineering teams to validate platform requirements.

What's On Offer

  • Competitive salary range and discretionary annual bonus program.
  • Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
  • Comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee success.
  • A role in a company that is a recognized leader in technology innovation.

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Skills

C++
Java
Python

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