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Senior CPU Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/15/2026

Compensation

$131,622 - $183,700 per year

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

Job description

This role at Qualcomm involves overseeing innovative CPU design efforts that significantly impact various industries. The individual will work independently while collaborating with multiple disciplines to design, verify, and implement multi-core CPU operations. The focus is on applying architectural and micro-architectural concepts to create high-performance, low-power CPUs. The position requires participation in design reviews and project meetings to ensure alignment with customer and industry standards.

Requirements

  • Master's Degree or foreign academic equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related degree field.

Responsibilities

  • Independently plan and perform responsibilities related to CPU design.
  • Interface with all disciplines to design, verify, and implement CPU operations.
  • Evaluate all aspects of the design process from concept to productization.
  • Act as a strong contributor during design reviews and project meetings.

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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