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CPU Physical Electrical Analysis Engineer, Santa Clara/Austin

Qualcomm

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/18/2026

Compensation

$198,700 - $298,100 per year

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

As a Physical Electrical Analysis Engineer at Qualcomm, you will be part of a team dedicated to transforming the industry through innovative silicon solutions. Your role will focus on driving electrical analysis and closure at both block and top levels for high-performance CPU solutions. You will collaborate with world-class engineers to enhance performance, energy efficiency, and scalability. This position is open to candidates in Santa Clara and Austin, with compensation adjusted based on location.

Requirements

  • Proficient in EMIR tools like Redhawk and Voltus.
  • Basic knowledge of physical design flow and standard PnR tools.
  • Experience with TCL, Perl, and Python scripting languages.
  • Effective communication skills with cross-functional teams.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 5+ years, or a PhD with 4+ years.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive electrical analyses at both block and top levels, including static/dynamic IR assessment, power/signal electromigration (EM) analysis, and electrostatic discharge (ESD) evaluations.
  • Ensure thorough verification of electrical properties at both block and top levels.
  • Develop power grid specifications in alignment with power, performance, and area objectives of various SOC blocks.
  • Implement power grids utilizing industry-standard place-and-route (PnR) tools.
  • Collaborate extensively with the PI team to enhance overall Power Distribution Network (PDN) performance.

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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