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HW Security Design Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/11/2026

Compensation

$164,000 - $246,000 per year

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

Job description

As a member of the uArchitecture/Design team at Qualcomm, you will work on interpreting and implementing architectures for various QCOM IPs based on high-level specifications. Your role will involve creating detailed documentation for design and verification teams to ensure a cohesive workflow. You will also be expected to communicate effectively with architects and design representatives to maintain document quality. Additionally, you may need to implement designs yourself and keep track of IP updates and chip schedules.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience with digital logic design and uArchitecture definition
  • Hands-on experience with VLSI/ASIC design and implementation
  • Familiarity with AHB, AXI, or APB protocols
  • Experience with technical document creation and maintenance for digital designs
  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience, OR Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience, OR PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.

Responsibilities

  • Comprehend and interpret high-level specifications related to internal QCOM security IPs.
  • Define and describe appropriate micro-architectures to meet high-level specifications.
  • Deliver a micro-architecture document according to a defined schedule.
  • Communicate with design and DV representatives to vet document quality and usability.
  • Implement the design if needed.
  • Follow IP updates and chip schedules to perform effort planning.

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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