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Staff Systems Software Engineer – Sensors

Qualcomm

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/3/2026

Compensation

$167,000 - $250,600 per year

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

Job description

This position at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. focuses on developing sensors-based technology for various applications such as navigation, gaming, and multimedia. The successful candidate will work within the QCT sensors group, collaborating with systems, software, and integration/test engineers. The role involves coding in C and C++, implementing machine learning algorithms, and optimizing code for embedded systems. The candidate will also engage in technology demonstrations and work closely with customers and sensor vendors.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years, or a PhD with 2+ years.
  • Proficiency in C programming.
  • Familiarity with Python and MATLAB.
  • Experience with RTOS and multi-threaded programming environments.

Responsibilities

  • Code in C and C++, ideally using modern C++ standards.
  • Implement sensor signal processing and machine learning algorithms across various embedded SOCs.
  • Debug, verify, optimize, and tune C code for MATLAB/Python signal processing and machine learning algorithms.
  • Architect software frameworks and modules on various cores like CPU, embedded MCU, and GPU.
  • Create reports on algorithm evaluation results and deliver complete design and user documentation.

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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