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Lead CPU Firmware Verification and Validation Engineer/ Manager

Qualcomm

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/11/2026

Compensation

$211,800 - $317,800 per year

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

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Software and Firmware Verification and Validation Manager to lead a global team focused on the verification and validation of complex software and firmware platforms. The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure the quality and stability of CPU platform firmware for Snapdragon SoC. The successful candidate will manage resource allocation, streamline support pipelines, and implement risk management practices while fostering a culture of innovation and quality. This position requires both technical expertise and leadership skills to drive improvements in firmware release cadence and overall customer satisfaction.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience, or a Master's degree with 7+ years, or a PhD with 6+ years.
  • 4+ years of work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
  • 3+ years in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports.
  • 1+ year of work experience with Git, Perforce, or a Source Code Management System.

Responsibilities

  • Build, manage, and scale a global firmware verification and validation organization.
  • Define and refine automation strategies to optimize the CI/CD cycle.
  • Streamline and manage the support pipeline to ensure faster response to issues.
  • Improve firmware release cadence and ensure quality standards through robust testing.
  • Implement risk management practices to ensure stability and reliability of production software.
  • Act as a key quality interface between production software organizations and customer engineering teams.
  • Provide career development opportunities and coaching for a global workforce.
  • Contribute to firmware architecture and design with a focus on integration and Design For Test.

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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