Job description
As a Qualcomm Hardware Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, designing, optimizing, verifying, and testing electronic systems and circuits. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions that meet performance requirements for cutting-edge products. The role requires leveraging advanced hardware knowledge to integrate complex features into designs and conducting simulations and analyses. You will also evaluate and develop novel manufacturing solutions to meet customer expectations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years, or a PhD with 2+ years.
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field is preferred.
- 8+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience is preferred.
- 2+ years of experience with circuit design, including digital, analog, and RF.
- 2+ years of experience utilizing schematic capture and circuit simulation software.
- 2+ years of experience with hardware design and measurement instruments such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.
- 1+ year in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports.
Responsibilities
- Leverage advanced hardware knowledge to plan, optimize, verify, and test critical electronic systems.
- Integrate complex features and functionality into hardware designs in line with proposals or roadmaps.
- Conduct complex simulations and analyses of designs to implement the best power, performance, and area.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new requirements and improve yield, test time, and quality.
- Evaluate, characterize, and develop novel manufacturing solutions for leading edge products.
- Evaluate reliability of critical materials and techniques to maximize productivity.
- Write detailed technical documentation for complex hardware 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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