Location
Santa Clara, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
7/28/2026
Compensation
$139,400 - $209,200 per year
Job description
Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. is seeking engineers for its RF EM Team to design and develop RF passive components for next-generation RF integrated circuits. The role focuses on optimizing component sizes and performance in collaboration with the circuit design team. Candidates should have experience in EM simulation and circuit modeling, particularly for passive RF components. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of experience in designing RF/Analog circuits or a Master's degree with 2+ years of related experience.
- 2+ years of academic or professional experience using CADENCE, Virtuoso, or ADS.
- Demonstrated abilities with EM simulation techniques and tools including MoM EM solvers, HFSS, and EMX.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop RF passive components for highly integrated RF integrated circuits.
- Work with the circuit design team to optimize component sizes and performance.
- Deliver components that include compact models and DRC clean physical designs.
- Execute isolation analysis and optimization to reduce on-chip and chip to package coupling.
- Optimize multichip carriers for RF systems, focusing on loss and isolation.
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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