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Embedded Software Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/19/2026

Compensation

$117,800 - $176,600 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
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Job description

The Products and Integration team in Qualcomm's Core Platform development group is seeking skilled software engineers to enhance mobile chipset technology. The role involves working in a dynamic environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather product and software architecture requirements. Candidates will integrate drivers and peripheral software, troubleshoot system-level issues, and propose innovative solutions. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience, or a Master's degree with 1+ year of experience, or a PhD.
  • 2+ years of experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
  • Previous experience in embedded software development and device drivers.
  • Working knowledge of real-time operating systems and CPU architecture.
  • Experience with build systems like SCons.
  • Knowledge in scripting languages such as Perl or Python.
  • Excellent critical thinking and debugging skills.
  • Working knowledge of using JTAG for on-chip debugging.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Interact closely with cross-functional software teams to verify and debug software stability issues and features.
  • Design and implement scalable build system software and tools used to generate various image flavors.
  • Collaborate with the HW and Systems Engineering team to ensure the Core Platform software meets power and performance KPIs.
  • Work with program management and product image leads to develop the software product roadmap and delivery plan to reduce time to market.

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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