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GPU Research Engineer- AI (San Diego / Boxborough )

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/11/2026

Compensation

$161,800 - $242,600 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
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Job description

Qualcomm's GPU Research Team is looking for innovative GPU architects to enhance GPU architectures for AI, ML, and GPGPU computing. This role involves designing next-generation GPU architectures that support a variety of platforms, including mobile devices and data centers. The team values collaboration with software and hardware teams, as well as contributions to open-source projects. This position offers the opportunity to influence GPU capabilities for advanced applications like large language models.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years, or a PhD with 2+ years.
  • Strong understanding of GPU architectures, programming models, and application domains.
  • Proficiency with APIs such as OpenCL, CUDA, Vulkan, or Direct3D 12.
  • Solid programming skills in C/C++.
  • Familiarity with Python is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with other GPU architects to design new hardware features and enhance existing GPU architectures.
  • Develop architectural solutions for diverse platforms, including mobile, WoS, and data center GPUs.
  • Work closely with software teams, hardware design teams, and standardization bodies to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
  • Participate in open-source GPGPU/ML/AI projects and contribute to industry-leading initiatives.
  • Influence the evolution of GPU capabilities for advanced use cases such as large language models and large vision models.

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

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