Job description
As a Hardware Design Engineer at Qualcomm, you will be part of an innovative team focused on developing next-generation 6G prototype platforms and high-performance hardware modules. This role combines circuit design with physical validation, overseeing high-speed digital designs from schematic architecture to PCB layout and lab testing. You will work closely with global teams across various disciplines to ensure the delivery of high-quality hardware solutions. This position requires a strong foundation in hardware engineering principles and hands-on experience with lab equipment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 1β2 years of professional hardware engineering or related product-development work experience.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience using lab test equipment such as high-bandwidth digital oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters.
- Fundamental knowledge of high-speed digital board design principles, including impedance control, crosstalk, and power delivery.
Responsibilities
- Drive schematic capture, select hardware components, and manage complex bills of materials for multi-layer digital designs.
- Oversee and actively participate in the physical PCB layout process, ensuring compliance with high-speed digital routing rules.
- Perform physical board bring-up, debugging, and functional characterization of prototype hardware in the lab.
- Collaborate with internal Signal Integrity and Power Integrity teams to optimize layout topologies for high-speed buses.
- Document detailed test plans, validation reports, and hardware engineering change orders.
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 Β· 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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