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Modem HW Design Engineer – AI Driven Next Gen Modem Hardware Development

Qualcomm

Location

Santa Clara, CA, Boxborough, MA, San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/11/2026

Compensation

$187,000 - $311,400 per year

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

Job description

Qualcomm is seeking a highly skilled Modem Hardware Design Engineer to join their advanced design organization, focusing on AI-driven methodologies and next-generation modem hardware development. This role combines traditional design expertise with innovative GenAI, ML-assisted flows, and agentic-AI automation frameworks. The engineer will work closely with hardware, system, RF, firmware, and software teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality silicon. The position is integral to developing industry-leading modem and RF transceiver solutions for future wireless technologies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 5+ years, or a PhD with 4+ years.
  • Strong expertise in RTL coding and logic design for wireless modem ASICs or custom datapath components for DSP applications.
  • Solid understanding of Verilog, SystemVerilog, C/C++, and SystemC.
  • Experience with synthesis, industry LINT, clock domain crossing, low power design, and verification.
  • Knowledge of 4G/5G 3GPP physical layer standards is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

  • Define specifications and architecture/micro-architecture for modem hardware.
  • Develop RTL and optimize designs for area, power, and performance.
  • Collaborate closely with verification, modeling, and physical implementation teams.
  • Engage with system, RF, firmware, and software teams to deliver first-time-right silicon.
  • Utilize AI-driven methodologies to accelerate project phases and deliver leading-edge solutions.

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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