High-Speed Analog & Mixed-Signal PHY Design Engineer
QualcommHigh-Speed Analog & Mixed-Signal PHY Design Engineer
QualcommLocation
San Diego, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
11/4/2026
Compensation
$121,800 - $182,600 per year
Job description
Qualcomm's Mixed-Signal PHY design team is seeking an analog and mixed-signal circuit designer to contribute to SerDes PHY designs. The role involves delivering next-generation PHY designs for SoCs and working with a team focused on architecture analysis in advanced CMOS technology nodes. The designer will also focus on low-power analog designs to meet Qualcomm's wireline interface needs. This position requires collaboration with layout teams and the use of design tools to ensure high-quality circuit designs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with 2+ years of experience in analog or mixed-signal integrated circuit design, or a Master's degree with 2+ years of ASIC design experience, or a PhD in Electrical Engineering.
- 2+ years of experience using design tools such as CADENCE, SPICE, MATLAB, and/or Verilog/VHDL.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to architecture and circuit designs for one or more blocks and participate in design reviews.
- Oversee block-level layout of one or more blocks in collaboration with layout teams.
- Define and run simulations and analyses on designs, documenting results to improve and verify designs.
- Program and run tests to identify bugs in designs and assist junior team members with debugging.
- Consult with internal or external users to assist with implementation and achieve goal alignment.
- Maintain understanding of technical domain and build knowledge of other domains for integration.
- Write detailed technical documentation and design descriptions to guide users and customers.
- Collaborate with team members to generate innovative ideas.
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
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