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EDA/CAD SW Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/25/2026

Compensation

$101,400 - $152,200 per year

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

The role at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. involves developing critical CAD tools for emulation within the Global CAD team. This position focuses on creating solutions for various infrastructure needs and optimizing compute and storage. The team works with industry-standard tools and technologies to address unique SoC requirements. Additionally, the role includes mentoring team members and driving innovation in CAD algorithms.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Master's or PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering is preferred.
  • 2+ years of experience in ASIC design, FPGA design, verification, or related work.
  • 2+ years of C++ software development or CAD tool development experience.
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with Linux.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.

Responsibilities

  • Develop critical emulation CAD algorithms that meet Qualcomm SoC needs.
  • Work with industry-standard tools and technologies to create infrastructure solutions.
  • Drive compute and storage optimization for CAD tools.
  • Mentor and lead other team members in CAD tool development.

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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