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Senior Embedded Audio Software Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/30/2026

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

The role involves leading the software design and development of embedded audio software for Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors. As part of the Audio Software global development team, you will collaborate with hardware, systems, and software engineers to create innovative audio technology for various smart devices. The position focuses on meeting performance, latency, power, robustness, and stability metrics while ensuring high-quality deliverables. You will also engage in strategic planning and contribute to the commercialization of audio software solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience, or a Master's degree with 1+ year of experience, or a PhD in a related field.
  • 2+ years of academic or work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.

Responsibilities

  • Technically lead the software design and development of embedded audio software.
  • Perform high-level requirements analysis and produce documentation.
  • Troubleshoot and maintain software applications, frameworks, and drivers.
  • Manage priorities and monitor progress to ensure timely delivery of work products.
  • Communicate software development status to project leads and stakeholders.
  • Collaborate effectively within and across teams to influence behavior and negotiate outcomes.
  • Exercise critical thinking skills to formulate requirements and solve complex problems.
  • Participate in strategic development and deployment team planning activities.

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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