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#Backend Software Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/22/2026

Compensation

$99,500 - $149,300 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

As a Backend Software Engineer at Qualcomm, you will join the Snapdragon Guardian / Compute Sentra team to develop cloud services for device management and IoT security. This entry-level position is perfect for recent graduates or early-career engineers looking to enhance their backend skills on a modern, cloud-native platform. You will work alongside experienced engineers to design, develop, and validate microservices and APIs. The role emphasizes collaboration and learning in a dynamic environment focused on security and scalability.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Foundational programming experience in an object-oriented language such as Java, Kotlin, or C#.
  • Familiarity with relational databases and SQL fundamentals.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Fluent English.
  • Ability to work on-site in San Diego, CA.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain backend microservices for the Compute Sentra SaaS platform.
  • Implement REST APIs, event listeners, and data models under the guidance of senior engineers.
  • Write clean, well-tested code and participate in code reviews.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and monitor services running in the cloud environment.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teammates to deliver features end to end.

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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