Job description
The role is for a member of the Graphics team at Qualcomm, focusing on developing methodologies and algorithms to enhance power, performance, and area (PPA) for GPU cores. The successful candidate will work closely with design and implementation teams, requiring a basic understanding of RTL design and ASIC design flow. Collaboration with various functional teams is essential to drive PPA improvements. The position demands a mix of technical expertise and teamwork to achieve high-quality deliverables.
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.
- At least 5-7 years of experience developing methodologies for PPA improvement.
- Basic understanding of digital design and RTL development.
- Hands-on experience with EDA tools such as Synopsys Fusion Compiler and PrimeTime.
- Script writing experience in UNIX shell, Python, Perl, and/or TCL.
Responsibilities
- Develop new flows, methodologies, and algorithms to improve power, performance, and area for GPU cores.
- Collaborate with design, technology, power, implementation, sign-off, and post-silicon teams.
- Manage design goals and tradeoffs in power, performance, and area.
- Identify areas for flow and process improvements.
- Conduct formal verification for RTL-netlist and netlist-netlist checks.
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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