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Senior Staff Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/28/2026

Compensation

$162,600 - $244,000 per year

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

Job description

Qualcomm is seeking a senior software engineer to lead the development of embedded Linux platform software for automotive telematics systems. The role involves owning architecture and execution across various software components, ensuring compliance with automotive software processes, and mentoring engineers. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance mobility and connectivity in vehicles. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on next-generation automotive technologies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering experience, or a Master's degree with 5+ years, or a PhD with 4+ years.
  • 3+ years of experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
  • Deep expertise in embedded Linux systems software, including kernel development and bootloaders.
  • Strong knowledge of embedded security and automotive cybersecurity standards.
  • Excellent programming skills in C, C++, Assembly, and scripting languages.

Responsibilities

  • Own the platform software stack end to end across multiple telematics chipset generations.
  • Architect boot and recovery solutions, including fail-safe and dual-image recovery paths.
  • Contribute to platform security work and drive automotive cybersecurity threat analysis.
  • Set and defend boot-time and memory footprint targets, leading optimization efforts.
  • Help translate customer requirements into platform features and build configurations.

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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