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Senior Embedded 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
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

As a Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will be at the forefront of technology innovation, designing and developing embedded and cloud edge software for next-generation products. You will work collaboratively with systems, hardware, architecture, and test engineers to create system-level software solutions that meet customer needs. This role requires a strong background in embedded software development and proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++. You will also leverage AI code-assist tools and engage in hands-on development to solve complex problems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering experience, or a Master's degree with 1+ year of experience, or a PhD.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in embedded software development.
  • Proficient in writing code in C/C++ and familiarity with Python and shell scripting.
  • Experience with embedded development and debugging tools, as well as operating systems like FreeRTOS, Embedded Linux, and Android.
  • Experience developing software for GNSS receivers and location-based systems.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design system-level software solutions.
  • Utilize AI code-assist tools in resource-constrained embedded software environments.
  • Deliver technical projects on embedded processors while understanding processor architecture and memory.
  • Engage in hands-on development to build embedded systems and application software.

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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