High-speed Electrical/Optical Post-Silicon Engineer
QualcommHigh-speed Electrical/Optical Post-Silicon Engineer
QualcommLocation
San Diego, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/24/2026
Compensation
$192,000 - $288,000 per year
Job description
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Lead High-speed Electrical/Optical Post-Silicon Engineer to focus on the validation and debugging of next-generation 224G/448G electrical and optical interconnects. The role involves hands-on measurements, channel characterization, and system validation across various platforms. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the readiness of high-speed links and contribute to the development of automation and validation processes. This position is critical for accelerating post-silicon bring-up and improving confidence in system performance.
Requirements
- 8+ years of relevant experience in post-silicon, SI/PI, SerDes/DDR, optical, package/PCB, or system validation.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.
- 4+ years of experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
- 4+ years of experience with debugging techniques.
Responsibilities
- Plan and drive 224G/448G electrical/optical measurements and channel characterization across various channels.
- Lead post-silicon bring-up, characterization, and system validation across reference boards and optical modules.
- Drive PDN measurement and failure isolation across various system components.
- Develop automation, data reduction scripts, and dashboards for validation processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive closure on validation and debug efforts.
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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