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Security System Test Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$121,800 - $182,600 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
Master's Entry-Level
PhD Entry-Level
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
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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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