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Embedded Software Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

11/6/2026

Compensation

$169,800 - $254,600 per year

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

As a Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and validating embedded and cloud edge software and applications. You will collaborate with various engineering teams to create system-level software solutions that meet customer needs. This role requires a strong background in software engineering and programming languages. You will also lead design and coding efforts to ensure project specifications and schedules are met.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering experience, or a Master's degree with 5+ years, or a PhD with 4+ years.
  • 3+ years of work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
  • 12+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience is preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience with Database Management Software.
  • 3+ years of experience with APIs.
  • 2+ years in a technical leadership role.
  • 1+ year of work experience with Git, Perforce, or a Source Code Management System.

Responsibilities

  • Leverage advanced software knowledge to design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software.
  • Analyze user needs and software requirements to customize sophisticated software for operational efficiency.
  • Design and implement software sub-systems for complex, large-scale products and systems.
  • Lead design, coding, and testing efforts to ensure project completion to specifications.
  • Perform complex code reviews and regression tests, triaging and fixing issues to ensure code quality.
  • Collaborate with hardware, systems, and test engineers to design integrated solutions.
  • Write detailed technical documentation for complex software projects and review documentation for junior engineers.

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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