Location
San Diego, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/15/2026
Compensation
$145,600 - $218,400 per year
Job description
As a Qualcomm ASIC Engineer, you will be part of the SoC Platform Architecture team, focusing on defining and delivering innovative architectures for next-generation system-on-chip products. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional groups to optimize and validate high-performance, low-power designs. You will leverage your expertise in ARM and RISC-V architectures to create scalable solutions across various technologies. This position is integral to Qualcomm's mission of driving communication and data processing transformation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
- Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
- PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
- 5+ years of SoC/IP architecture or micro-architecture/front-end-design experience.
- Strong foundation of silicon design principles and architectural trade-offs.
Responsibilities
- Create highly scalable SoC architecture with expertise in SoC control, boot, reset, and timebase management.
- Comprehend product requirements to steer the generation of proper architecture.
- Perform trade-off analysis in the solution space to produce the most optimal architecture.
- Collaborate with architects, technical leads, hardware and software engineers to derive architectural solutions.
- Generate detailed architectural specifications and work closely with the design team to implement the architecture.
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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