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Software Engineer (San Diego, Boulder)

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA, Boulder, CO

Type

Full-time

Posted

11/11/2026

Compensation

$109,400 - $164,200 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
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Job description

The Wireless R&D group at Qualcomm is seeking a software engineer to develop a Test Base Station (TBS) for verifying mobile chipset functionality. This role involves collaborating with a diverse team to implement and verify complex wireless systems, focusing on cutting-edge features for 5G and 6G technologies. The successful candidate will work with sophisticated multi-thread software written in C++ and implemented as a Linux service. Fast-paced development is supported by Continuous Integration processes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in software design and development with C++ or strong C programming with familiarity in object-oriented concepts.
  • Experience with the full software development life cycle.
  • Familiarity with 3GPP 4G/5G specifications and the ability to translate them to requirements.
  • Familiarity with developing and working in a Linux environment.
  • Knowledge of multi-core, multi-threaded programming and associated OS concepts.
  • Familiarity with industry-standard software development and debugging tools such as IDEs, build systems, git, and gdb.

Responsibilities

  • Own 5G/6G Radio Access Network (RAN) Layer 2 responsibilities.
  • Drive 3GPP 5G/6G feature development from specification through commercialization.
  • Design and develop L2 functionality, including downlink and uplink channel configuration, data-plane, and call flows.
  • Implement and optimize fixed and dynamic downlink and uplink channel schedulers and data-plane paths.
  • Interface with NodeB Layer 3 and Layer 1 components.
  • Develop real-time-sensitive, multi-core, and multi-threaded software for the NodeB.
  • Debug, profile, and optimize software for latency, throughput, and reliability on the target platform.

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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