Location
San Diego, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/15/2026
Compensation
$169,800 - $254,600 per year
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
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
Is this posting expired or inaccurate?
