mid software engineering Hardware Engineer ic · Posted Apr 15, 2026
$167,100 – $250,700
USD per year

About this role

Qualcomm is hiring a mid-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Santa Clara, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, C, Testing. Compensation is listed at $167,100–$250,700 per year.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Posted
Apr 15, 2026

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Job description

from Qualcomm careers

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Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

## Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU Engineering

General Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm CPU Engineer, you will lead innovative Central Processing Unit (CPU) design efforts that have a critical impact on industries across the world. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, verify, and implement multi-core CPU operations for all Qualcomm Business Units.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

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