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Staff Embedded Software Development Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/15/2026

Compensation

$136,893 - $202,200 per year

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

Job description

This role involves leading the design, development, and validation of real-time embedded software for wireless chipsets at Qualcomm. The individual will work with various technologies including 3G, 4G, and 5G, and will be responsible for debugging and improving software development processes. The position requires collaboration with Software Application Engineers to address customer issues and project planning. A strong contribution to design reviews and project meetings is expected.

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Three years of experience in a related occupation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, driver development, integration, test, debugging, and validation of embedded software.
  • Identify, evaluate, and implement tools and processes to improve the software development process.
  • Provide support on customer issues and requirements to Software Application Engineers.
  • Create engineering documentation for intellectual property and prepare technical specifications.
  • Act as a strong contributor at 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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