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Graphics System/Silicon Validation Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$169,500 - $254,300 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 motivated engineer to join their Graphics Post-silicon team, focusing on the validation of GPU semiconductor chips. The role involves working on system-level platforms and ensuring successful commercialization through functional verification. The candidate will collaborate with various teams to debug and provide solutions for functional failures in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in silicon validation and a strong background in programming and debugging.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years, or a PhD with 2+ years.
  • Excellent C/C++ programming skills.
  • Excellent Perl/Python scripting skills.
  • Knowledge in ARM CPU architecture and AHB/AXI bus protocols.
  • Knowledge in GPU architecture.
  • Knowledge in VLSI Design and Test Methodologies.
  • Experience with lab equipment such as logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.
  • Experience with the Lauterbach Trace32 debug platform.
  • Familiarity with ARM Coresight IP.
  • Familiarity with DFT/DFD.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to multitask and understand deadline requirements.
  • Ability to work independently with little supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Involved in all phases of silicon validation to ensure successful commercialization of GPUs.
  • Responsible for functional verification of GPUs and high-volume test screen solutions.
  • Conduct power and performance correlations.
  • Collaborate with production test teams, designers, DV, SW, and customer engineers.
  • Solve technical challenges to enable advanced, high-performance, and power-efficient GPUs.

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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