Location
Santa Clara, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
6/11/2026
Compensation
$167,000 - $250,600 per year
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%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
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