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Staff Wireless Systems Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

11/6/2026

Compensation

$155,400 - $233,200 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
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Job description

As a Qualcomm Cellular Technologies Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and validating advanced cellular technologies. You will work within a collaborative environment, engaging with cross-functional teams to develop high-quality air interfaces and modems that meet industry standards. The role requires a strong background in engineering and programming, as well as the ability to lead technical projects. Your contributions will help drive digital transformation and create smarter, connected experiences.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, 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 with programming languages such as C, C++, or Python.
  • 1+ year in a technical leadership role.
  • 1+ year of experience in the wireless, semiconductor, or embedded software industry.

Responsibilities

  • Research, design, standardize, implement, optimize, verify, validate, and commercialize Wireless WAN air interfaces and modem technologies.
  • Design, optimize, and implement critical wireless systems and modems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop high-quality air interfaces and modems.
  • Develop, review, and verify models, code, tests, and simulations.
  • Execute the integration of architecture and systems into a standard, chipset, platform, or product.
  • Write detailed technical documentation for complex projects.

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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