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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 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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