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Sr. Staff Software Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/11/2026

Compensation

$162,600 - $244,000 per year

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

Job description

As a Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software applications across various subsystems, including Multimedia, AI/Gen AI, and Computer Vision. You will collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, and test engineers to create system-level software solutions that meet customer needs. This role involves leading the architecture and development of SDKs and driving execution across engineering teams. You will also be responsible for ensuring high-quality delivery through rigorous testing and integration processes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering experience, or a Master's degree with 5+ years, or a PhD with 4+ years.
  • 3+ years of work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
  • 8+ years of experience programming in C and C++, building high-performance software for embedded and industrial systems.
  • Strong knowledge of AI and GenAI inference frameworks including Py-Torch, TensorFlow, and ONNX Runtime.
  • Experience with multimedia frameworks on Android, Tizen, and other operating systems.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership in the design, development, implementation, and validation of embedded edge software and applications.
  • Lead the architecture and development of multimedia, AI, and GenAI SDKs.
  • Own the design and development of GStreamer-based QIM SDK plugins for Qualcomm hardware platforms.
  • Define and deliver software features across diverse categories of IoT products and systems.
  • Drive feature design, implementation, unit testing, debugging, and integration to ensure high-quality delivery on schedule.

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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