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CPU Integration CAD Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/11/2026

Compensation

$167,100 - $250,700 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Master's with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
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Job description

As a CPU Integration CAD engineer at Qualcomm, you will work with talented engineers to develop and support implementation tools and flows for custom CPUs. Your focus will be on ensuring industry-leading power, performance, and area for high-performance chips. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and EDA vendors to enhance methodologies and resolve tool issues. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years, or a PhD with 2+ years.
  • Ten+ years of hands-on experience in the development of high-performance chips in a design or CAD role.
  • High level of programming proficiency in Python and Tcl.
  • Strong experience with PNR tool Innovus or PDV Calibre tool or equivalent.
  • Experience with advanced technology nodes (5nm or lower).

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with worldwide cross-functional teams such as CPU physical design, CPU and SOC Integration, Technology and Central CAD.
  • Develop, integrate, and release flows and methodologies for floorplanning and PDV analysis.
  • Architect, maintain, and support implementation flows while resolving project-specific issues.
  • Collaborate with EDA vendors to define the roadmap and resolve tool issues.

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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