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Staff Robotics Motion Control Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/11/2026

Compensation

$167,000 - $250,600 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

Qualcomm's Robotics Team is seeking a Robotics Motion Control Engineer to innovate in autonomous systems by developing advanced hardware and software solutions for next-generation robots. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing motion control algorithms for various robotic platforms. This position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of motion control with perception and planning modules. The engineer will also validate algorithms in simulation environments and on physical robotic platforms.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years, or a PhD with 2+ years of experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in motion control for robotic systems.
  • Strong proficiency in C++ and Python, with experience in ROS/ROS2.
  • Solid understanding of kinematics, dynamics, and control theory.
  • Experience with real-time operating systems and embedded systems.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize motion control algorithms for robotic manipulators and mobile platforms.
  • Integrate motion control software with Qualcomm's robotics SDK and ROS2-based frameworks.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of motion control with perception and planning modules.
  • Implement safety and compliance features aligned with functional safety standards.
  • Conduct performance benchmarking and tuning for real-time execution on heterogeneous compute platforms.
  • Validate algorithms in simulation environments and on physical robotic platforms.
  • Contribute to system-level architecture discussions for robotics solutions.

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%

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Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

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Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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