Location
San Diego, CA, Boulder, CO
Type
Full-time
Posted
11/11/2026
Compensation
$109,400 - $164,200 per year
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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