Location
San Diego, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/15/2026
Compensation
$141,300 - $211,900 per year
Job description
The Design Implementation Engineer will be part of Qualcomm's Adreno GPU team, focusing on front-end implementation design challenges and methodologies. This hands-on role involves integrating and delivering advanced GPU cores while collaborating with microarchitecture and physical design teams to achieve aggressive Power, Performance, and Area targets. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in ASIC design flow and deep sub-micron technologies to enhance design efficiency. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for success in this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field with 5+ years of direct front end implementation and physical design work experience.
- Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field with 4+ years of direct front end implementation and physical design work experience.
- PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field with 5+ years of direct front end implementation and physical design work experience.
- Strong background and experience working with industry standard Synthesis and Place and Route tools including Signoff tools.
- Hands-on experience taping out designs in sub-micron technology node design less than 10nm.
Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of front end implementation design challenges and methodologies.
- Integrate, implement, and deliver state-of-the-art GPU cores.
- Collaborate closely with graphics microarchitecture and physical design teams.
- Support execution-driven teams for tape-outs by implementing new methodologies and flows.
- Utilize scripting skills to enhance design processes and solutions.
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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