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Staff Engineer, Device Drivers (San Diego or Boulder, CO)

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/18/2026

Compensation

$134,800 - $202,200 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
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Job description

Qualcomm CR&D is seeking a software engineer to develop Linux device drivers for Machine Learning applications, specifically targeting the Qualcomm AI 100 inference accelerator. The role involves writing code for Linux device drivers and assisting with upstreaming efforts. Candidates should have a strong background in embedded development and familiarity with SoC systems. The position requires working in a structured software development environment focused on low-level implementation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years, or a PhD with 2+ years.
  • 2+ years of experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
  • Experience with Linux kernel driver development and debugging techniques.
  • Knowledge of SoC architecture and common hardware blocks.

Responsibilities

  • Develop code for Linux device drivers for Machine Learning use cases.
  • Assist with upstreaming the developed code.
  • Work on functional simulation of SoC systems including bus subsystems and peripherals.
  • Collaborate in a structured software development environment focusing on low-level implementation.

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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