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Sr. Staff Engineer, System Level Test

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/16/2026

Compensation

$162,600 - $244,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Master's with 5+ Years of Experience
PhD with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
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Job description

The role is focused on leading innovative engineering test solutions for Qualcomm's leading-edge products, particularly in the areas of cellular, wireless peripherals, and 4G/5G technologies. The candidate will work within the System Level Test group, which is responsible for stress testing and validating Snapdragon products. This position requires collaboration with a cross-functional global team, including engineers from various disciplines. The successful candidate will manage project planning and deliverables while ensuring high-quality outcomes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
  • PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
  • 14+ years in SoC or Electronics Project Management, System Test, Automation, Computer Engineering experience or related work experience.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project planning including tasks, timelines, resourcing, and budgeting.
  • Track progress of System Level Test deliverables to the broader product team.
  • Present project updates and matrices to the management team periodically.
  • Define and drive product test hardware design and interface with electronics test board design and simulations team.
  • Drive production test platform roadmap and interact with vendors for platform development.

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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