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Director of Engineering for ML hardware design & Architecture

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/11/2026

Compensation

$228,400 - $342,600 per year

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

Job description

The Machine Learning Hardware Accelerator team at Qualcomm is looking for an experienced Hardware Design & Architecture Lead. This role focuses on defining and analyzing next-generation ML hardware accelerator architectures, particularly for vision applications in mobile and emerging products. The candidate will work closely with various teams to deliver high-performance, power-efficient designs. The position requires a strong background in hardware development and collaboration across multiple disciplines.

Requirements

  • Experience in hardware development for ML, multimedia, or accelerator technologies.
  • Experience in system or chipset development for SoC products, preferably in the mobile market.
  • MS Degree required with 15+ years of industry experience in relevant areas.
  • Familiarity with OS principles and HW/SW interaction.
  • Experience with SoC bus, interconnect, and memory technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Architect high-performance, power-efficient ML hardware accelerator designs.
  • Analyze and optimize hardware for performance, power, and area tradeoffs.
  • Define hardware micro-architecture for efficient implementation of ML algorithms.
  • Lead HW IP development, collaborating with RTL design, verification, synthesis, and physical design teams.
  • Communicate results and technical issues effectively with leads and peers.

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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