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RISCV CPU System RTL Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

Santa Clara, CA, San Diego, CA, Austin, TX, Raleigh, NC

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/11/2026

Compensation

$142,200 - $213,400 per year

Master's Entry-Level
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
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Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking talented engineers for RISCV CPU RTL development focused on high-performance, low-power devices. The role involves contributing to architecture and product definition, as well as being responsible for microarchitecture and RTL execution of CPU system features. Candidates will work on various aspects of system architecture, including power management and debug architecture. This position requires strong technical skills and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enable CPU system features in products.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in computer or electrical engineering with 1-3 years of experience in CPU RTL or a related field.
  • Deep knowledge of microprocessor architecture, particularly in RISCV CPU system features.
  • Strong expertise in power management for high-performance systems.
  • Proficiency in Verilog and/or VHDL, along with experience using simulators and waveform debugging tools.
  • Excellent technical documentation skills and strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Explore performance and power optimization opportunities in collaboration with the CPU modeling team.
  • Develop high-level architecture and microarchitecture specifications that translate into RTL design.
  • Own RTL development and refine it to meet power, performance, area, and timing goals.
  • Support functional verification by assisting the design verification team in executing verification strategies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to validate physical design aspects including timing, area, reliability, testability, and power.

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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