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Always On Subsystem Power Management Firmware Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/21/2026

Compensation

$140,000 - $210,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Master's with 2+ Years of Experience
PhD Entry-Level
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
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Job description

As a Qualcomm ASIC Engineer, you will be responsible for defining, modeling, designing, optimizing, verifying, validating, implementing, and documenting IP development for high-performance, low-power products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to determine product execution paths and engage with third parties on new platform enablement. The role also involves collaborating with hardware power management and firmware development teams to manage power distribution and thermal budgets. This position requires a strong background in ASIC design and a commitment to innovation in technology.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
  • Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
  • PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
  • Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science is preferred.
  • 6+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Leverage advanced ASIC knowledge to define, model, design, optimize, verify, validate, implement, and document IP development.
  • Create advanced architectures, circuit specifications, logic designs, and system simulations based on system-level requirements.
  • Collaborate across functional teams to develop and execute an implementation strategy that meets system requirements.
  • Evaluate all aspects of complex process flow from high-level design to synthesis, place and route, timing and power use, and verification.
  • Utilize tools and applications to execute and enable advanced architecture and design of multiple complex blocks or IC Packages.

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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