Location
San Diego, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/15/2026
Compensation
$121,800 - $182,600 per year
Job description
As a Qualcomm ASIC Engineer, you will be part of a team that drives innovation in technology, focusing on the design and development of high-performance, low-power products. You will work closely with cross-functional groups to define, model, and validate ASIC designs. The role requires collaboration with hardware and security engineers to ensure product security and compliance with various standards. Your contributions will help shape the future of Qualcomm's diverse portfolio, including AI, IoT, and automotive technologies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design experience, or a Master's degree with 1+ year of experience, or a PhD in a related field.
- Experience in low-level software development in C, C++, and Assembly.
- Excellent knowledge of ARM/RISCV processors.
- Experience with SCM tools such as GIT and Perforce.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Define, model, design, optimize, verify, validate, implement, and document IP development for ASIC products.
- Collaborate with system architects, hardware designers, and certification engineers to ensure product security.
- Develop scalable methodologies, software vectors, and automation tools for security certification.
- Debug software vectors and system initialization using Lauterbach Trace32.
- Develop test methodologies to validate security architecture and engineering designs.
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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