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#Software Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/24/2026

Compensation

$99,500 - $149,300 per year

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

Job description

Qualcomm Innovation Center, Inc. is seeking a talented Software Engineer with expertise in the Android platform and on-device AI frameworks. The role involves prototyping, designing, developing, and supporting embedded and cloud software solutions for advanced mobile use cases. Candidates will work on enhancing the Android Platform stack and integrating on-device AI solutions. This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Industry experience using data structures and algorithms to ship projects at scale.
  • Experience with development of Object-Oriented Software using C++, Java, or Rust.
  • Solid understanding of Operating System Concepts and Concurrency.
  • Strong proficiency in using git for software development.
  • Experience working with embedded Linux and/or Android.
  • Experience in Android SDK, NDK, and Android OS concepts and architecture.

Responsibilities

  • Prototype, design, develop, and support commercialization of embedded and cloud software solutions.
  • Add features to the Android Platform stack, including Application Layer, Middleware, and Native.
  • Integrate on-device LLMs and on-device vector databases.
  • Debug and analyze software issues, including crash dumps.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge mobile solutions.

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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