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FPGA Firmware Engineer / FPGA Design Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/12/2026

Compensation

$101,400 - $152,200 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking an FPGA Design Engineer to join their Global CAD team, which focuses on developing solutions for cutting-edge wireless products. The role involves working with industry-standard tools to create FPGA firmware and embedded software. The team is at the forefront of 5G innovations, contributing to the transformation of communication and data processing. Candidates will have the opportunity to work on critical firmware for custom emulation hardware and contribute to the continuous development of tools and technology.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience in FPGA design, FPGA firmware, or related work.
  • Hands-on experience with System Verilog, RTL/HDL, and FPGA tools such as Xilinx and Intel.
  • Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop FPGA firmware and embedded software solutions.
  • Design and implement critical firmware for custom emulation hardware.
  • Work with industry-standard tools and technologies to address various infrastructure needs.
  • Contribute to the continuous development of tools, technology, and flows.

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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