Modem SW Integration & Test Automation
$93,400 - $140,000 USD yearly
Originally posted 28 September 2026 by the employer.
This role focuses on 4G LTE and 5G NR modem validation.
About the role
This role supports large-scale 4G LTE and 5G NR modem validation and software integration activities, combining wireless system knowledge, test operations, technical triage, automation development, and AI-driven workflow optimization.
What you'll do
- Monitor and maintain wireless validation infrastructure, test pools, base stations, and automation platforms.
- Perform technical triage, failure analysis, and root-cause investigations across modem software, infrastructure, and automation systems.
- Develop automation tools, dashboards, and AI-enabled workflows using Python.
- Analyze logs, crash dumps, and test results to identify issues.
- Contribute to MPSS image-level integration by validating subsystem interaction and correctness.
- Develop and execute integration test strategies, test plans, and test cases.
What you'll need
- Bachelor’s in Electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Understanding of Wireless Communications and Digital Communication fundamentals.
- Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Python for automation and data analysis.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Nice to have
- Experience with modem validation, wireless testing, or protocol troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with 4G LTE/5G NR protocol layers and modem call flows.
- Exposure to wireless test equipment such as Keysight, Anritsu, R&S, or Spirent.
- Experience with automation frameworks or large-scale test environments.
- Exposure to AI/ML-based analytics, automated failure triage, or engineering productivity tools.
Skills: modem validation, test automation, failure analysis, wireless testing, protocol troubleshooting
This role has been open 11 days — well below the 60-day median for Silicon Test Engineering roles.
Silicon Test Engineering · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
136
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Median days open
60 d
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Median salary
$147k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Qualcomm | All employers we track in this specialty (136 roles · 39 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 5 | 136 |
| Open roles in the wider Silicon Validation & Test family | 130 | 2196 · 111 employers |
| Median days open | 25 d | 60 d (−35 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $147k |
Skills observed across this category: modem validation, test automation, failure analysis, wireless testing, protocol troubleshooting
Who's hiring in this category
- Infineon Technologies · 14 open roles · median 50 d
- Keysight Technologies · 12 open roles · median 28 d
- Analog Devices · 11 open roles · median 57 d
- Micron Technology · 11 open roles · median 157 d
- STMicroelectronics · 9 open roles · median 79 d
- Texas Instruments · 7 open roles · median 99 d
How we counted: 136 open Silicon Test Engineering (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 39 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 10 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Silicon Validation & Test family row. Figures refresh nightly.