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Speech and Audio Systems Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

11/4/2026

Compensation

$129,500 - $194,300 per year

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