JobsPrincipal Engineer - Cellular Technologies
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Principal Engineer - Cellular Technologies

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/30/2026

Compensation

$216,600 - $325,000 per year

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

Job description

As a Qualcomm Cellular Technologies Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, standardizing, implementing, verifying, and validating advanced cellular technologies. You will work on 5G/6G base-station L1 modem PHY layer software for Qualcomm's proprietary processors. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality air interface and modem performance. You will also have opportunities to lead software architecture and contribute to system integration.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering experience, or a Master's degree with 7+ years, or a PhD with 6+ years.
  • 8+ years of experience with computer architecture or embedded systems.
  • 4+ years in a technical leadership role.
  • 1+ year of experience in the wireless, semiconductor, or embedded software industry.
  • Required knowledge of C, C++, Python, real-time operating systems, and multi-threaded programming.

Responsibilities

  • Leverage expert Wireless WAN Modem Software knowledge to design and implement wireless air interface and modem technologies.
  • Design, optimize, and implement software for critical wireless systems and modems.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop high-quality air interface and modems that meet performance and cost requirements.
  • Guide cross-functional efforts to design products that meet customer requirements and standards.
  • Own complete unit-level verification for sub-systems and oversee software integration into platforms.

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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