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SOC Power Architecture Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/27/2026

Compensation

$99,400 - $149,200 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
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Job description

The role at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. focuses on power optimization for next-generation SOCs within the Camera Engineering group. The team is responsible for developing power-optimized multimedia hardware and systems architecture. As fabrication technology advances, the need for efficient power solutions becomes critical. Candidates will work closely with hardware and software design teams to validate power features throughout various design stages.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Solid foundation in Electrical Systems Engineering and Digital Logic Design.
  • Understanding of HW micro-architecture of digital systems and ASIC implementation flow.
  • Knowledge of low power design at system and core levels.
  • Experience with video encoder/decoder systems and architecture.
  • Experience with camera systems and architecture.
  • Experience in power modeling, verification, and simulation tools.
  • Experience with high level synthesis tools and flow.

Responsibilities

  • Prototype and analyze power optimization features.
  • Develop novel power-optimized multimedia hardware and systems architecture.
  • Implement models for power projections and validation.
  • Establish use-case and hardware core power targets.
  • Collaborate with hardware and software design teams to validate power features.
  • Conduct competitive analysis and machine learning workload analysis.

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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