JobsSr. RFIC Design Engineer
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Sr. RFIC Design Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/9/2026

Compensation

$133,900 - $200,900 per year

Master's 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 defining, designing, and developing complex radio frequency integrated circuits for wireless applications, including 4G, 5G, and 6G standards. The engineer will work on transistor-level design of highly-integrated transceivers and associated blocks, utilizing advanced process technologies. This position requires collaboration with layout engineers and involves debugging and assessing performance of algorithms in actual application hardware. The engineer will also contribute to the architecture and design of RFICs while gaining experience in the industry trends related to RFICs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of experience designing RF/Analog circuits for wireless products or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with 2+ years of relevant experience.
  • 2+ years of academic or professional experience using two or more of the following software: CADENCE, Virtuoso, ADS.
  • 3+ years experience in the transistor level design of RF analog integrated circuits with a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • 2+ years of experience in areas such as design of receiver and transmitter RF/Analog circuits or digital control and signal processing.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the architecture and design of small, well-defined blocks based on specifications.
  • Run simulations to determine circuit performance under various circumstances.
  • Work under guidance to floor-plan layout and partner with layout engineers to generate circuit layouts.
  • Write basic test plans and review test results to assess performance and identify bugs.
  • Debug simple issues and escalate complex issues as needed.
  • Utilize Neural Networks for circuit optimization and analysis.
  • Write clear technical documentation and feature descriptions for small projects.

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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