CPU Server Physical Design Engineer, Santa Clara
QualcommCPU Server Physical Design Engineer, Santa Clara
QualcommLocation
Santa Clara, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/15/2026
Compensation
$147,900 - $221,900 per year
Job description
As a Qualcomm CPU Engineer, you will lead innovative CPU design efforts that significantly impact various industries. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, verify, and implement multi-core CPU operations. This role requires a strong foundation in computer architecture and micro-architecture, as well as the ability to solve complex problems. You will also be responsible for ensuring design completeness and functionality while adhering to industry standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of relevant work experience, or a Master's degree with 1+ year of experience, or a PhD in a related field.
- 2+ years of work experience with high-performance microprocessor design.
- 2+ years of work experience with high-level programming languages such as C or C++.
- 2+ years of work experience with scripting languages like Perl or Python.
- 2+ years of work experience with simulators and/or waveform debugging tools such as Verilog or VHDL.
- 2+ years of work experience with industry-standard tools for synthesis, place and/or route, and design verification.
- 2+ years of work experience with simulation, emulation, formal verification, or silicon validation.
- 2+ years of experience in creating functional models, checkers, test plans, and/or test generation.
- 1+ year of experience working in a large matrixed organization.
Responsibilities
- Apply knowledge of computer architecture, micro-architecture, logic design, circuits, and/or physical design to develop and verify high-performance and low-power CPU designs.
- Anticipate, identify, and solve problems to ensure design completeness, functionality, power, and performance.
- Collaborate across teams to define requirements, specifications, and trade-offs to accomplish product goals.
- Evaluate the design process from conceptualization to productization that meets customer and industry standards.
- Write detailed technical documentation for CPU 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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