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 for verifying mobile chipset functionality. This role involves collaboration in the implementation and verification of advanced wireless systems, particularly focusing on 5G and 6G technologies. The successful candidate will work with a diverse team to create sophisticated multi-threaded software in C++ as a Linux service. The position emphasizes fast-paced development supported by Continuous Integration processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in software design and development with C++ or strong C programming skills.
- Familiarity with the full software development life cycle.
- Understanding of 3GPP 4G/5G specifications and the ability to translate them into requirements.
- Experience 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.
Responsibilities
- Own 5G/6G Radio Access Network Layer 2 responsibilities.
- Drive 3GPP 5G/6G feature development from specification through commercialization.
- Design and develop Layer 2 functionality, including downlink and uplink channel configuration.
- Implement and optimize fixed and dynamic downlink and uplink channel schedulers.
- 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.
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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