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CPU Micro-Architect RTL Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/11/2026

Compensation

$154,000 - $231,000 per year

Master's with 2+ Years of Experience
Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
PhD Entry-Level
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
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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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