Backend Software Engineer Jobs at Qualcomm with Visa Sponsorship
Qualcomm's Backend Software Engineer roles sit at the intersection of low-level systems work and high-performance computing, supporting platforms used across media, connectivity, and mobile. Qualcomm has a strong track record of sponsoring work visas for engineering talent, making it a viable target for international candidates at various stages of their U.S. work authorization journey.
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Qualcomm Incorporated
Job Area:
Information Technology Group, Information Technology Group > IT Software Developer
General Summary:
This role requires full-time onsite work in San Diego, CA (5 days per week).
Job Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, deploy and maintain API Proxies using Apigee Hybrid and Apigee X.
- Implement API proxies, shared flows, custom policies using Javascript.
- Ensure secure communication using OAuth2, JWT, mTLS, OKTA, Basic Auth.
- Manage API versioning, developer portals and apply API Governance best practices.
- Familiar with OpenAPI/Swagger specs and API documentation.
- Understanding of cloud platforms (GCP and AWS) and Kubernetes.
- Implement traffic management, quotas, caching strategies using Apigee Policies.
- Participate in CI/CD pipeline setup for API deployments using GitHub Actions.
- Monitor API Performance and apply tuning where necessary.
Qualifications
Overall 4-6 Years of experience with Apigee.
Job Requirements:
- 4-6 years of API development and API management in API.
- 4+ hands-on experience with Apigee Hybrid or Apigee X.
- Experience in managing Apigee in multi-region setups.
- Strong expertise in REST API standards and design.
- Proficiency in OAuth2, JWT, TLS/mTLS and traffic management policies.
- Good understanding in Kubernetes, YAML, Helm.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS and GCP).
- Good understanding in APIGEE components (runtime and management plane).
- Experience using AI (web, console, IDE based) to troubleshoot problems and write scripts and code.
- Knowledge of AI concepts (RAG, MCP, A2A, AuthN/Z).
Soft Skills:
- Strong problem solving and debugging skills.
- Excellent communication skills and stakeholder interaction.
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
- Must be able to work with other team members around the globe (US, Europe...), to provide required support (sometime during early morning and evening hours).
Minimum Qualifications:
5+ years of IT-relevant work experience with Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems).
OR
7+ years of IT-relevant work experience without a Bachelor’s degree.
- 4+ years of work experience with Full-stack Application Development (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, etc.).
- 3+ years of work experience with Data Structures, algorithms, and data stores.
Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able to participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$128,100.00 - $192,100.00
The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
Company:
Qualcomm Incorporated
Job Area:
Information Technology Group, Information Technology Group > IT Software Developer
General Summary:
This role requires full-time onsite work in San Diego, CA (5 days per week).
Job Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, deploy and maintain API Proxies using Apigee Hybrid and Apigee X.
- Implement API proxies, shared flows, custom policies using Javascript.
- Ensure secure communication using OAuth2, JWT, mTLS, OKTA, Basic Auth.
- Manage API versioning, developer portals and apply API Governance best practices.
- Familiar with OpenAPI/Swagger specs and API documentation.
- Understanding of cloud platforms (GCP and AWS) and Kubernetes.
- Implement traffic management, quotas, caching strategies using Apigee Policies.
- Participate in CI/CD pipeline setup for API deployments using GitHub Actions.
- Monitor API Performance and apply tuning where necessary.
Qualifications
Overall 4-6 Years of experience with Apigee.
Job Requirements:
- 4-6 years of API development and API management in API.
- 4+ hands-on experience with Apigee Hybrid or Apigee X.
- Experience in managing Apigee in multi-region setups.
- Strong expertise in REST API standards and design.
- Proficiency in OAuth2, JWT, TLS/mTLS and traffic management policies.
- Good understanding in Kubernetes, YAML, Helm.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS and GCP).
- Good understanding in APIGEE components (runtime and management plane).
- Experience using AI (web, console, IDE based) to troubleshoot problems and write scripts and code.
- Knowledge of AI concepts (RAG, MCP, A2A, AuthN/Z).
Soft Skills:
- Strong problem solving and debugging skills.
- Excellent communication skills and stakeholder interaction.
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
- Must be able to work with other team members around the globe (US, Europe...), to provide required support (sometime during early morning and evening hours).
Minimum Qualifications:
5+ years of IT-relevant work experience with Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems).
OR
7+ years of IT-relevant work experience without a Bachelor’s degree.
- 4+ years of work experience with Full-stack Application Development (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, etc.).
- 3+ years of work experience with Data Structures, algorithms, and data stores.
Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able to participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$128,100.00 - $192,100.00
The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
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Tailor your resume to Qualcomm's stack
Qualcomm's backend roles frequently emphasize C++, Linux kernel development, and firmware-adjacent systems programming. Align your resume to these specifics rather than a generic backend profile. Recruiters filtering for media pipeline or DSP-adjacent experience will notice the difference.
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Search the DOL's Labor Condition Application disclosure data for Qualcomm job titles and locations. This reveals which office sites actively hire sponsored engineers, helping you prioritize applications toward teams with a demonstrated filing pattern for Backend Software Engineer roles.
Clarify your visa category before applying
Qualcomm sponsors multiple visa types including H-1B, H-1B1, TN, and F-1 OPT. Knowing which category fits your situation before the recruiter screen prevents misalignment late in the process and signals to hiring managers that you understand your own authorization pathway.
Time your application around the H-1B cap
If you need H-1B sponsorship, USCIS opens registration in early March for an October 1 start date. Coordinate your Qualcomm interview timeline so an offer can realistically align with that window. Gaps between offer and start date are a common friction point worth raising early.
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Qualcomm's backend interviews for media and connectivity platforms often go deep on memory management, concurrency, and hardware abstraction layers. Preparing examples from prior work involving embedded or performance-critical systems directly addresses the bar these teams set.
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Find Backend Software Engineer at Qualcomm JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Qualcomm sponsor H-1B visas for Backend Software Engineers?
Yes, Qualcomm sponsors H-1B visas for Backend Software Engineers and has done so consistently across multiple hiring cycles. They also sponsor H-1B1 visas for eligible nationals. Backend engineering roles qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS criteria, which means the role typically meets the degree-requirement threshold needed to support a petition.
How do I apply for Backend Software Engineer jobs at Qualcomm?
Apply directly through Qualcomm's careers portal or browse their open Backend Software Engineer listings on Migrate Mate, which filters roles by visa sponsorship eligibility. Before applying, confirm the role is actively accepting sponsored candidates. Tailoring your application to the specific team's technical focus, such as media processing or connectivity platforms, improves your chances of passing the initial recruiter screen.
Which visa types does Qualcomm commonly use for Backend Software Engineers?
Qualcomm commonly uses H-1B, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, and F-1 CPT for Backend Software Engineers, depending on the candidate's nationality and current status. EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship is also available for longer-term employment. TN visas apply to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering roles, and H-1B1 covers Chilean and Singaporean nationals.
What qualifications does Qualcomm expect for Backend Software Engineer roles?
Qualcomm's Backend Software Engineer roles typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field. Practical experience with C++, Linux, and systems-level programming is consistently prioritized. Roles tied to media or connectivity platforms may also require familiarity with codec pipelines, multimedia frameworks, or low-latency processing architectures.
How long does the visa sponsorship process typically take for a Qualcomm backend role?
Timeline depends on visa type. F-1 OPT and CPT authorization can be in place within weeks of an offer. H-1B sponsorship through the standard cap process requires USCIS lottery selection in March, with a start date no earlier than October 1. Premium processing, which USCIS offers for an additional fee, can reduce adjudication to roughly 15 business days once the petition is filed.
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