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Modem Firmware Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/20/2026

Compensation

$162,500 - $243,700 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
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Job description

The role at Qualcomm involves designing, implementing, and validating Wireless WAN modem technologies, focusing on modem access stratum and RF software design. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop high-performance modem IP that meets industry standards. This position requires expertise in multi-RAT technologies and collaboration with the RFFE team to define modem architecture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software and hardware engineering, particularly in the wireless communication domain.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of relevant work experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years, or a PhD with 2+ years.
  • 5+ years of experience with programming languages such as C, C++, or Python.
  • 1+ year in a technical leadership role.
  • 1+ year of applicable wireless, semiconductor, and/or embedded software industry experience.
  • 6+ months of WWAN modem development specific experience.

Responsibilities

  • Apply expert modem knowledge to execute modem assignments and lead technical conversations in design reviews.
  • Develop and review models, code, and simulations, identifying issues related to design accuracy and reliability.
  • Develop test environments and comprehensive test plans to verify design for a module.
  • Provide technical expertise to resolve moderately complex issues during implementation and commercialization.
  • Write clear and detailed technical documentation and feature descriptions for complex 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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