Wireless Software Engineer

Wireless Software Engineer

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Type: Full-time

Posted: 8/29/2026

$104,200 - $156,200 per year

Category: Undergraduate Entry-Level

H-1B FY202698.1% approval
198 approvals
59,278 LCA
0.0% entry-level-22% YoY

Elite sponsor

The position at Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. focuses on system-level testing for wireless connectivity products, particularly WLAN and Bluetooth technologies. The role involves collaborating with engineers from various disciplines to support product launches and commercialization efforts. Candidates will be expected to enhance and automate testing procedures while analyzing results and debugging issues. This position requires strong technical skills in digital communications and networking.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 1 to 2 years of hands-on system testing and debugging experience.
• Background in digital communications and networking knowledge.
• Experience with WLAN and Bluetooth testing is preferred.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

• Perform system-level testing for wireless connectivity products, especially WLAN and Bluetooth.
• Develop and execute test cases under various operational scenarios.
• Analyze results, debug issues, and provide recommendations.
• Enhance and automate test procedures and analysis tools.
• Work closely with system, software, hardware, and RF engineers to support commercialization and product launches.

• Qualcomm offers competitive compensation, annual bonuses, stock programs, comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement plans, wellness programs, parental leave, flexible work options, and professional development opportunities.

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts

• latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity:
Qualcomm Technologies Inc

As of Jul 17, 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

600

Approval rate by fiscal year

0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

Continuing vs initial approvals

1600

• Initial
• Continuing

LCA certified positions by quarter

2022-Q1 2023-Q2 2024-Q3 2026-Q2  

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.