JobsNPU Design Verification Engineer (Multiple Levels)
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NPU Design Verification Engineer (Multiple Levels)

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/23/2026

Compensation

$160,200 - $240,200 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Master's with 2+ Years of Experience
PhD Entry-Level
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
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Job description

The role involves verifying the function, performance, and power characteristics of high-performance, low-power Hexagon DSP/NPU processor cores at Qualcomm. The successful candidate will work closely with digital architects and designers to develop and implement verification plans. This position requires collaboration with customers to ensure the integration of the processor core in larger SOC components. The team focuses on maintaining Qualcomm's leading edge in technology through continuous learning and adaptation to industry trends.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer 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 in digital design verification, including modern verification environments and techniques.
  • Detailed understanding of SystemVerilog Testbench verification environment is required.
  • Excellent programming background and skills, particularly in Object-Oriented programming.

Responsibilities

  • Own a unit and/or subsystem verification environment through all stages of the verification process.
  • Work closely with architecture, design, and implementation teams to address verification issues.
  • Collaborate with customers to help them verify the integration of the processor core in larger SOC components.
  • Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and activities to ensure Qualcomm remains at the forefront of technology.

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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