Location
San Diego, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/16/2026
Compensation
$140,000 - $210,000 per year
Job description
The Qualcomm ASIC Engineer role focuses on defining, modeling, designing, optimizing, verifying, validating, implementing, and documenting IP development for high-performance products. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective product execution. This position requires advanced knowledge in ASIC design and the ability to create complex architectures and specifications. The role also involves significant decision-making and influence within the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years, or a PhD with 2+ years.
- Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science is preferred.
- 6+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience is preferred.
- 2+ years of experience with architecture and design tools.
- 2+ years of experience with scripting tools and programming languages.
- 2+ years of experience with design verification methods.
- 1+ year of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership.
Responsibilities
- Leverage advanced ASIC knowledge to define, model, design, optimize, verify, validate, implement, and document IP development.
- Create advanced architectures, circuit specifications, logic designs, and system simulations based on system-level requirements.
- Collaborate across functional teams to develop and execute an implementation strategy that meets system requirements.
- Evaluate all aspects of complex process flow from high-level design to synthesis, place and route, timing and power use, and verification.
- Utilize tools and applications to execute and enable advanced architecture and design of multiple complex blocks or IC Packages.
- Write and review detailed technical documentation for complex EDA/IP/ASIC 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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