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ASIC Methodology Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/3/2026

Compensation

$153,200 - $229,800 per year

Master's with 2+ Years of Experience
PhD Entry-Level
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The DTECH team at Qualcomm is focused on enabling a state-of-the-art design analytics platform that impacts the power, performance, area, and quality of Qualcomm's products. As a member of the DTECH Methodology team, you will collaborate closely with core and SOC teams. This role requires a strong foundation in ASIC/VLSI design tools and flows, as well as programming skills in Python. You will also engage with static timing analysis tools and contribute to the development of innovative design methodologies.

Requirements

  • M.S/Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 1-2 years of relevant experience with ASIC/VLSI design tools and flows.
  • Strong programming skills in Python.
  • Hands-on experience with static timing analysis (STA) tools, e.g., PrimeTime and Tempus.
  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience, OR Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of relevant experience, OR PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with core and SOC teams to enable a design analytics platform.
  • Utilize static timing analysis tools to ensure design integrity.
  • Develop and optimize methodologies for low power architecture and IP.
  • Collaborate on the development of internal and external EDA tools.
  • Contribute to the foundation IP development and analysis.

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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