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Software Engineer, Sr. Staff - Android and Linux

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/22/2026

Compensation

$169,800 - $254,600 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

Qualcomm Innovation Center, Inc. is seeking an Engineering lead with expertise in operating systems, Android frameworks, and the Linux kernel. The role involves leading a small agile team to develop end-to-end solutions that optimize resource usage while adhering to Android framework and Linux programming principles. The candidate will collaborate with various teams, including multimedia and architecture, to create system-level software solutions. This position offers opportunities to work on a wide range of features across the Android Stack and Linux kernel.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
  • PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
  • 3+ years of work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a small and agile group collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Develop end-to-end solutions involving both user space and kernel space.
  • Collaborate with systems, multimedia, architecture, and other teams to develop system-level software solutions.
  • Ensure optimal resource usage while adhering to Android framework and Linux system programming principles.

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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