Location
Austin, TX
Type
Full-time
Posted
6/11/2026
Compensation
$154,000 - $231,000 per year
Job description
Qualcomm is seeking a motivated engineer to join the Hexagon team, focusing on the development of high-performance, energy-efficient CPU cores. The role involves working on cutting-edge modem and AI cores, addressing challenges in microarchitecture, power, and thermal management. Ideal candidates will have experience in CPU microarchitecture and RTL design, contributing to innovative solutions in a collaborative environment. This position offers the opportunity to impact a wide range of applications, from AR/XR to machine learning.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 1-12 years of experience in CPU architecture and RTL design.
- 2+ years of experience with high-performance microprocessor design.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of relevant work experience.
Responsibilities
- Own microarchitecture and RTL development, including low-power optimizations.
- Drive innovation across instruction sets, RTOS, software architecture, and microarchitecture.
- Achieve area and timing goals in CPU core design.
- Collaborate with team members to solve complex design challenges.
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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