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CPU Architecture Performance Engineer (Multiple Levels)

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA, Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/3/2026

Compensation

$148,300 - $222,500 per year

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

As a Qualcomm CPU Engineer, you will lead innovative Central Processing Unit (CPU) design efforts that significantly impact various industries. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, verify, and implement multi-core CPU operations. The primary focus of this role is on performance verification for custom CPUs used in mobile and portable computers. This position requires a strong understanding of CPU architecture and the ability to troubleshoot and validate new features.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of relevant work experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years of experience, or a PhD with 2+ years of experience.
  • Proficiency in one or more areas of CPU architecture such as fetch, decode, and branch prediction.
  • Experience working in an RTL simulation environment.
  • Experience working in a performance modeling environment.
  • Proficient in Verilog, C, C++, and scripting languages such as Perl or Python.

Responsibilities

  • Verify performance features between RTL and model and troubleshoot issues.
  • Collaborate with design and performance teams to develop test cases.
  • Validate new features for custom CPUs.
  • Lead innovative design efforts for multi-core CPU operations.

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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