Location
San Diego, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
11/4/2026
Compensation
$129,500 - $194,300 per year
Job description
Qualcomm's Audio R&D/Systems team is seeking qualified professionals to join its audio division in San Diego. The role focuses on maintaining and developing advanced AI models for various audio technologies, including speech enhancement and noise suppression. Candidates will work on innovative technologies for robotics and automotive audio systems. The team values creativity and technical excellence in applying AI methodologies to enhance voice user interaction.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience, or a Master's degree with 1+ year of experience, or a PhD in a related field.
- Expertise in deep learning techniques, including knowledge of CNNs, RNNs, and autoencoders.
- Experience with advanced signal processing and multi-rate signal processing.
- Proficiency in PyTorch for AI model development and training.
Responsibilities
- Advance AI techniques for voice interaction in robotics and automotive.
- Conduct cutting-edge research in speech enhancement with linear and distributed microphone arrays.
- Use multi-microphone AI to detect talker count and directionality.
- Apply multi-rate and adaptive signal processing expertise.
- Prototype and demonstrate research concepts.
- File patents and publish papers on innovative research relevant to products.
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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