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Sr Staff, Product and Test Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$169,800 - $254,600 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
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Job description

The role at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. focuses on hardware engineering for mid-high power ASIC products. The engineer will create test plans, perform silicon design verification, and interface with cross-functional teams to enhance production quality and yield. This position requires a strong background in hardware design and technical leadership. The engineer will also evaluate materials and techniques used in production to ensure reliability and compliance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
  • PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
  • 8+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
  • 2+ years of experience with hardware design and measurement instruments such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.
  • 1+ years in a technical leadership role.

Responsibilities

  • Develop complex features and components of hardware designs in line with proposals or roadmaps for complex products.
  • Advise less experienced engineers on common testing and design tasks.
  • Apply advanced design rules and processes for electronic hardware independently.
  • Read device specification sheets and interpret complex details required to design various hardware features.
  • Identify advanced ways to optimize tests and hardware designs by evaluating device performance.
  • Evaluate complex design features to identify potential flaws and compatibility issues.
  • Document complex details about materials, components, and functionality for a device.
  • Troubleshoot advanced issues with product designs and find solutions.
  • Act as a tech lead on mid-sized to large projects and manage project-related activities.
  • Conduct specialized analyses and provide guidance to junior engineers.

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

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