Location
Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX, San Diego, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/5/2026
Compensation
$180,600 - $271,000 per year
Job description
As a Software Engineer at Qualcomm, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and validating embedded and cloud edge software that powers next-generation products. You will collaborate with various engineering teams to create system-level software solutions and ensure high-quality performance. The role emphasizes the creation of automated test suites and manual testing to enhance customer experience in diverse environments. Your contributions will help drive continuous integration and deployment processes within the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- 3+ years of work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience is also acceptable.
- PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience is also acceptable.
Responsibilities
- Create software and firmware test plans that address requirements traceability and test coverage.
- Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated software and firmware test suites.
- Manually test the customer experience of installation and deployment of Qualcomm hardware and software.
- Assist in creating a Quality Engineering and Release engineering process focused on continuous integration and deployment.
- Ensure existing Operating Systems and customer usage environments run efficiently while identifying opportunities for enhancements.
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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