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Design Engineer (Low Power)

Qualcomm

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/3/2026

Compensation

$176,300 - $264,500 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Master's with 5+ Years of Experience
PhD with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
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Job description

The role at Qualcomm Atheros involves working as a key member of the Integrated Wireless Technology team, focusing on WiFi technology and SOC design. The candidate will be responsible for developing low power micro-architecture and design, as well as collaborating with the verification team during the debug phase. This position requires hands-on involvement throughout the full ASIC development process, including specification, RTL implementation, and post-silicon bring up. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in low power design methodologies and full chip debug using ARM IPs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of ASIC design experience, or a Master's degree with 5+ years, or a PhD with 4+ years.
  • 7+ years of working experience in ASIC Design.
  • 2+ years of experience in low power micro-architecture and design.
  • Experience in silicon bring up and debug.
  • Required experience on SoC micro architecture and multi-domain clocking.

Responsibilities

  • Develop technical specifications from architectural and systems requirements.
  • Deliver detailed low power micro-architecture and design.
  • Work closely with the verification team to develop verification plans.
  • Participate actively in the debug phase of the ASIC development process.
  • Own the design through the full ASIC development process from specification to post-silicon bring up.

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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