JobsPrincipal Hardware Design Engineer (Data Center)
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Principal Hardware Design Engineer (Data Center)

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

11/4/2026

Compensation

$192,400 - $288,600 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Principal Engineer at Qualcomm will play a crucial role in shaping next-generation hardware systems for data center platforms built on Qualcomm SoCs. This position involves leading hardware embedded system development from concept through fabrication, working closely with electrical and mechanical engineering teams. The role focuses on high-power, high-density systems with advanced interconnects and memory technologies. The engineer will also provide technical leadership and drive innovation across multiple engineering teams.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
  • 15+ years of experience in Hardware Engineering related work experience.
  • Experience in digital or analog circuit design, schematic capture, and circuit simulation.
  • Technical project leadership across the full hardware development lifecycle.
  • Familiarity with lab measurement and test equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead hardware projects and design teams from architecture through production.
  • Develop advanced hardware design methodologies and engineering best practices.
  • Provide technical leadership for advanced analysis including signal integrity and power integrity.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality production solutions.
  • Coordinate design handoff to ODM and support ODM design and production.

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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