Director of Engineering for ML hardware design & Architecture
QualcommDirector of Engineering for ML hardware design & Architecture
QualcommLocation
San Diego, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
6/11/2026
Compensation
$228,400 - $342,600 per year
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
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LCA certified positions by quarter
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