Location
San Diego, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/20/2026
Compensation
$134,800 - $202,200 per year
Job description
Qualcomm is seeking a highly motivated Staff Engineer to join the Ambient Perception Platform team, which focuses on developing intelligent, low-power, context-aware experiences for edge devices. The role involves leading the architecture and evolution of next-generation frameworks and systems that enhance AI experiences across various platforms. You will collaborate with a world-class team of engineers to deliver innovative solutions that understand user intent and environmental context. This position offers the opportunity to influence software architecture for future AI assistants and autonomous edge intelligence solutions.
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 of experience, or a PhD with 2+ years of experience.
- 2+ years of experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
- 8–12+ years of combined software architecture, embedded systems development, and platform integration experience is preferred.
- Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python are required.
- Experience developing software on ARM-based and heterogeneous SoC architectures is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture and evolution of next-generation Ambient Perception frameworks and context awareness engines.
- Develop multimodal data collection systems and secure data delivery and storage architectures.
- Influence the software architecture that powers future AI assistants and proactive experiences.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver efficient solutions across Qualcomm's product portfolio.
- Optimize low-power AI runtime platforms for edge devices.
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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