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Physical Design Engineer - DSP Team

Qualcomm

Location

Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/11/2026

Compensation

$164,000 - $246,000 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
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Job description

Qualcomm is seeking an experienced engineer to join their ASICS Engineering team, focusing on physical design convergence and synthesis. The role involves updating physical implementation flows to optimize power, performance, and area (PPA). The engineer will work independently while collaborating with both physical design and logic teams, utilizing advanced design methodologies and tools. This position requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex information effectively.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 12+ years of ASIC Physical design, Synthesis or related work experience.
  • Strong proficiency in P&R, timing analysis, and CAD tools such as Synopsys FC/DC, ICC2 or Cadence Genus, Innovus.
  • Very good understanding of Logic optimization for high-speed design implementation.

Responsibilities

  • Update the physical implementation flows for optimum PPA.
  • Drive the development of semi-custom design techniques to maximize utilization, performance, and power efficiency.
  • Use and enhance design methodologies to achieve the best PPA through scripting.
  • Collaborate with physical design and logic teams with minimal supervision.
  • Exercise substantial creativity to innovate new processes and procedures.

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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