JobsSoC Debug Engineer, Staff
Qualcomm logo

SoC Debug Engineer, Staff

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/29/2026

Compensation

$145,600 - $218,400 per year

Master's with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

Qualcomm's Silicon Validation team is seeking a Senior SoC Debug Engineer to enhance the quality of SoC silicon for Server, Compute, and Mobile chipsets. The role involves close collaboration with architects, designers, and verification engineers to debug and analyze failures at the embedded platform level. The candidate will lead initiatives for faster debugging and create strategies to isolate specific component failures. This position requires a strong background in pre-silicon and post-silicon debugging.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience with pre-silicon and post-silicon enabling and debugging at the embedded platform level.
  • Experience in solving complex debug issues in both pre-silicon and post-silicon phases.
  • Strong knowledge of debug tools including JTAG and lab equipment such as Logic Analyzers and Oscilloscopes.
  • Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the bring-up and debugging of server hardware at the embedded platform level.
  • Analyze failures during both pre-silicon and post-silicon phases.
  • Create and implement debug strategies to help partners rapidly triage failures.
  • Perform real-time debugging and troubleshooting of server hardware components.
  • Investigate manufacturing defects and determine root causes to improve product quality.

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.

Is this posting expired or inaccurate?