Location
San Diego, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
7/26/2026
Compensation
$122,500 - $183,700 per year
Job description
Qualcomm is seeking a systems engineer to join its Chip Architecture team, focusing on performance analysis for system-on-chip (SoC) products across various markets including mobile and automotive. The role involves collaboration with architects and engineers to define next-generation architectures while considering performance, power, and thermal aspects. The successful candidate will engage in performance studies, define complex use cases, and apply computer architecture knowledge to enhance SoC products. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative technology solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 2+ years of System Engineering or related work experience.
- MS or PhD degree is preferred.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Industry experience in Computer Architecture concepts, system or chipset development for SoC products, and OS principles.
Responsibilities
- Engineer market-leading SoC products with best-in-class performance.
- Lead and conduct performance and systems studies.
- Collaborate with HW and SW teams to define multimedia, modem, compute, and memory technologies.
- Define complex use cases including new workloads such as Gaming and AI.
- Deploy simulators, profilers, or hardware to identify performance bottlenecks.
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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