Location
San Diego, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
6/11/2026
Compensation
$195,200 - $292,800 per year
Job description
The Project Engineer at Qualcomm is the technical lead for core development projects, focusing on the architecture, development, and productization of GPUs. This role requires collaboration with Product Managers and Program Managers to define product requirements and execution metrics. The engineer will work across various functional teams to ensure the successful launch of System on Chip (SoC) products. The position demands strong communication skills and the ability to navigate technical challenges in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- 10+ years of combined Hardware/Software/System Engineering or related work experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Strong communication skills over various forms/media.
- Experience in technical discussions spanning software, hardware, system, and productization domains.
Responsibilities
- Partner with all engineering teams on definition, execution, and delivery of GPUs to products.
- Act as technical liaison between GPU HW engineering and Product Management.
- Participate in Product/Roadmap planning using cost/benefit analysis.
- Contribute to the strategic direction of GPU cores for long-term success.
- Drive industry best practices for ASIC engineering.
- Organize and drive technical meetings for problem-solving and design reviews.
- Ensure that new proposals are vetted for potential patent applications.
- Represent the GPU engineering team in SOC forums and upper management meetings.
- Drive and mandate quality goals in conjunction with Project Management.
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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