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Linux Administrator (IT Senior Engineer)

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/11/2026

Compensation

$45.77 - $68.65 per hour

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The role at Qualcomm involves working within the Information Technology Group, focusing on UNIX operating systems such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu, and Solaris. The position requires hands-on experience in configuring and deploying various hardware devices in a critical production environment. The candidate will also need to manage servers across multiple locations and provide technical support for complex issues. This is a full-time onsite position based in San Diego, CA.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of IT-related work experience with a Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of IT-related work experience without a Bachelor's degree.
  • In-depth familiarity and strong troubleshooting skills in Unix operation.
  • Knowledge of microservices like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Experience with configuration tools like Ansible.

Responsibilities

  • Manage servers across locations, including Linux, Solaris, and VMware environments.
  • Investigate, diagnose, and resolve technical issues affecting service availability.
  • Act as an escalation point for engineers regarding technical and process-related issues.
  • Facilitate knowledge transfer among team members and share service responsibilities.

Benefits

  • Qualcomm offers competitive compensation, annual bonuses, stock programs, comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement plans, wellness programs, parental leave, flexible work options, and professional development opportunities.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Qualcomm Technologies Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

198

FY2026

Approval rate

98.1%

FY2026

LCA certified

59,278

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.0%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-22%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

+30%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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