Location
San Diego, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/19/2026
Compensation
$111,300 - $166,900 per year
Job description
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Failure Analysis Engineer to join their Hardware Engineering team. The primary focus of this role is the electrical characterization of semiconductor IC devices using advanced nanoprobe systems. The successful candidate will work closely with various engineering teams to evaluate electrical characteristics and determine the root causes of failures. This position offers an opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technology and contribute to the future of semiconductor analysis.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics and Communications.
- Hands-on experience in Nanoprobe Analysis.
- Sound theoretical knowledge of Digital/Analog CMOS circuits.
- Experience with CAD layout tools.
- Ability to analyze layout and convert to basic schematics.
Responsibilities
- Conduct electrical characterization of semiconductor IC devices using nanoprobe systems.
- Evaluate electrical characteristics to determine root cause of failures.
- Collaborate with Product Engineering, Design Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Foundry Engineering teams.
- Analyze design, reliability, or yield failures down to the root cause.
- Utilize various state-of-the-art analytical tools and process acquired data to arrive at conclusions.
- Work autonomously or within a team to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
- Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams globally.
- Provide technical training and support to clients on nanoprobing and failure analysis techniques.
- Maintain accurate records of experiments, data, and findings.
- Ensure compliance with company and industry safety standards.
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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