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Senior Software Engineer - Linux / Android Telephony

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/24/2026

Compensation

$117,800 - $176,600 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
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Job description

Qualcomm Innovation Center, Inc. is seeking a skilled Software Engineer with expertise in Linux and Android internals. The role focuses on software design, development, and testing of telephony software for cellular technologies like 4G LTE and 5G. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams and third-party OEMs to develop scalable and optimized telephony features. This position emphasizes contributions to the Android Open Source Project and requires strong problem-solving skills.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
  • 2+ years of experience with programming languages such as C++, Java, or Kotlin.
  • Experience in Android software development and embedded software development on mobile devices.
  • Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms.
  • Experience in object-oriented design and development.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and drive new telephony features on the Android platform.
  • Debug and fix complex problems involving multiple modules from Android UI to radio interface layer.
  • Implement tools and test applications to streamline the testing process.
  • Contribute to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP).
  • Participate in pre-silicon and post-silicon bring-up of future chipsets.

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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