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CPU Software Architecture Principal Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/7/2026

Compensation

$192,600 - $289,000 per year

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

Job description

The role involves working with Qualcomm's CPU software architecture team to drive the development of cutting-edge CPU sub-system feature software architecture and firmware. Candidates will engage in hardware-software co-design, system optimizations, and firmware development, with a focus on the latest ARMv9 architecture features. This position offers opportunities to contribute to various Qualcomm SoCs used in premium mobile devices, laptops, automotive, cloud, and server products. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering and a strong understanding of embedded systems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering experience, or a Master's degree with 7+ years, or a PhD with 6+ years.
  • 4+ years of experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
  • 10+ years of experience in embedded system development.
  • Understanding of ARM CPU architecture fundamentals and ARMv8/v9 ISA.
  • Familiarity with open-source development tools and frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software.
  • Analyze user needs and software requirements to customize software for operational efficiency.
  • Design and implement software modules for products and systems.
  • Participate in design, coding for large features, unit testing, and debugging.
  • Perform code reviews and regression tests, and fix issues to ensure code quality.
  • Collaborate with project team members to achieve project objectives.
  • Write technical documentation for software projects.

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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