Location
San Diego, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/15/2026
Compensation
$141,300 - $211,900 per year
Job description
Qualcomm Innovation Center, Inc. is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join their Engineering Group focused on Software Engineering. The role involves defining and leading feature development across the Android Stack, Core Platform, and SDKs. The ideal candidate will have expertise in operating systems and programming languages, and will work on complex technical projects. This position offers opportunities for leadership and collaboration with various engineering teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years, or a PhD with 2+ years.
- 2+ years of work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
- Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and Object-Oriented Programming.
- Solid understanding of Operating System Concepts, Concurrency, and Interfaces.
- Excellent debugging skills and familiarity with performance monitoring techniques.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement embedded or on-device software modules and systems.
- Lead complex technical and product efforts involving multiple engineers.
- Analyze user needs and software requirements to build and customize software for optimal efficiency.
- Participate in and lead design, coding, unit testing, debugging, and integration efforts.
- Write detailed technical documentation for complex software projects.
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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