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#Software Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$99,500 - $149,300 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
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Job description

Qualcomm is seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer with expertise in the Android platform and on-device AI frameworks. The role focuses on developing and supporting embedded and cloud software solutions for advanced mobile use cases. Candidates will have the opportunity to prototype and design features for the Android Platform stack, integrating on-device AI technologies. This position requires a strong background in software development and a passion for innovation in mobile computing.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience with development of Object-Oriented Software using C++, Java, or Rust.
  • Solid understanding of Operating System Concepts and Concurrency.
  • Strong proficiency in using git for software development.
  • 3+ years of experience working with embedded Linux and/or Android.
  • Experience in Android SDK, NDK, and Android OS concepts and architecture.
  • Familiarity with on-device AI runtimes like TFLite and PyTorch edge.
  • 3+ years of industry experience developing using Modern C++ (C++14 or newer) and/or Java, Kotlin.
  • Familiarity with Python for AI/ML related software development.
  • Debugging skills and experience in software bring-up and analyzing crash dumps.

Responsibilities

  • Prototype, design, and develop embedded and cloud software solutions.
  • Add features to the Android Platform stack, including the Application Layer, Middleware, and Native.
  • Integrate on-device LLMs and on-device vector databases.
  • Support commercialization of software solutions for mobile use cases.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in mobile computing.

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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