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Next-Gen System Cache ASIC Digital Design 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
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

As an ASIC Engineer at Qualcomm, you will be responsible for defining, modeling, designing, optimizing, verifying, validating, implementing, and documenting IP development for high-performance products. You will work within a team focused on creating world-class System-On-A-Chip products, collaborating with cross-functional groups to ensure successful product execution. The role emphasizes innovation in hardware design and optimization for performance, power, and cost. Qualcomm values the impact of technology and aims to shape a smarter, connected future.

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 or coursework in Verilog/SystemVerilog design and low power design.
  • Good communication skills and a desire to work as a team player.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with a GPA greater than 3.5.

Responsibilities

  • Micro-architect, design, and validate RTL for blocks and modules of SOC Interconnects and memory subsystems.
  • Identify advanced ways to optimize hardware design for better performance, power, and cost.
  • Evaluate the hardware feasibilities of complex algorithms and requirements.
  • Develop micro architecture and specifications for new generation designs.
  • Provide essential verification and debugging activities throughout the project cycles.
  • Optimize silicon cost and improve clock speed.
  • Troubleshoot silicon issues related to the corresponding design.

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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