Location
Santa Clara, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
7/3/2026
Compensation
$176,300 - $264,500 per year
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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