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Systems Engineer - Staff

Qualcomm

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/22/2026

Compensation

$151,800 - $227,800 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The role is part of the QUALCOMM Location Systems Team, focusing on the architecture, design, implementation, and validation of GNSS-based location and navigation technology. The primary emphasis is on the physical layer or Measurement Engine of the GNSS receiver. The position involves collaboration with hardware, firmware, software, and RF teams to ensure the successful verification of GNSS receiver prototypes and products. The team aims to drive innovation from concept to commercialization in location technology.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
  • PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
  • Knowledge of GNSS systems and receiver design.
  • Familiarity with tracking loop, demodulation, and decoding algorithms.
  • Experience with C/C++, Python, Matlab, and/or other simulation and modeling tools/languages.

Responsibilities

  • Design the signal processing algorithms for acquiring, tracking, and measuring GNSS signals.
  • Model, simulate, and verify GNSS Measurement Engine sub-systems that are part of functional pre-product and final product design implementation.
  • Support hardware, firmware, software, and RF teams with verification of GNSS receiver prototypes and products.
  • Provide system support for debug and performance optimization.
  • Drive resolution of technical issues with cross-functional teams.
  • Apply advanced problem solving for complex GNSS receiver subsystems including RF, HW, and FW implementation.
  • Leverage AI tools to optimize the system design workflow.

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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