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Baseband Hardware Design Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/3/2026

Compensation

$93,800 - $140,800 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. involves working within the hardware systems engineering team to design and develop high-speed embedded system platforms. The focus is on integrating Qualcomm's applications processors, modems, and various peripherals into a cohesive hardware platform. The position requires collaboration across disciplines to define platform requirements and architecture, as well as hands-on design verification and support for production transitions. Candidates will engage in both schematic capture and lab-based testing to ensure the functionality of the hardware designs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • Experience with high-speed digital/baseband, power management, and analog circuits.
  • Strong lab skills, including debugging with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
  • Familiarity with high-speed serial interfaces such as PCIe, USB, and Ethernet.
  • Experience with industry-standard schematic capture tools.

Responsibilities

  • Define the platform's requirements in collaboration with various disciplines.
  • Work with the hardware team to establish the architecture of the platform.
  • Design and document the hardware platform, including schematic and BOM capture.
  • Collaborate with the CAD team on printed wiring board layout.
  • Conduct lab-based design verification and integration.
  • Support the transition of the design to small volume production.

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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