Security Compliance Backend Software Engineer (Staff Level)
QualcommSecurity Compliance Backend Software Engineer (Staff Level)
QualcommLocation
San Diego, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/15/2026
Compensation
$141,300 - $211,900 per year
Job description
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced backend engineer to architect, build, and deploy a new enterprise-grade core service focused on security compliance automation. The role involves owning the backend infrastructure and services for the automated compliance solution, collaborating with various teams, and tackling complex problems to create innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in backend software development and a strong understanding of DevOps practices. This position offers an opportunity to influence process improvements and contribute to critical production services.
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 experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
- 8+ years of experience with the full life cycle of backend software development and deployment of critical production services.
- Familiarity with DevOps paradigms and hands-on experience in containerization/Docker, orchestration/Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code/Terraform.
- Expertise in a Cloud platform, ideally AWS or GCP.
Responsibilities
- Own the entire backend infrastructure and services for the automated compliance solution.
- Architect, design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain backend services supporting security compliance automation.
- Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and observability systems.
- Collaborate closely with IT, product management, product development, product releases, tools development, and security teams.
- Tackle open and ambiguous problems to forge innovative new solutions.
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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