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FPGA Firmware Engineer / FPGA Design Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/11/2026

Compensation

$115,600 - $173,400 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking an FPGA Design Engineer to join their Global CAD team, focusing on the development of FPGA Firmware and Embedded software for cutting-edge wireless products. The team is at the forefront of 5G innovations, aiming to enhance connectivity and transform industries. The role involves utilizing industry-standard tools to address various infrastructure needs and contributing to the continuous development of tools and technology. Candidates will work independently while also collaborating to create customer-facing applications.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience, or 1+ year with a Master's degree, or a PhD in a relevant field.
  • Hands-on experience with System Verilog, RTL/HDL, and FPGA tools such as Xilinx and Intel.
  • Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop FPGA Firmware and Embedded software for custom emulation hardware.
  • Design and implement critical firmware solutions.
  • Work with industry-standard tools and technologies to meet infrastructure needs.
  • Contribute to the continuous development of tools, technology, and flows.

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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