Staff Engineer Jobs in San Diego, CA
Staff Engineer jobs in San Diego, California are available now at employers like Qualcomm, Shield AI, and Northrop Grumman and other local employers, from entry level to senior. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > GPU ASICS Engineering
General Summary:
This individual leads the team to improve engineering efficiency, product quality and responsibility of the architecting, designing, implementing, verifying, and optimizing performance and power of GPU cores. Responsible for building functional modeling simulations, developing software, tools, and tests for various graphics workloads, running benchmarks for different applications, and performing pre- and post-silicon verification to verify correctness and ensure performance and power goals are met. Acts as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings and communicates and implements a development plan.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Will accept a Master's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field and seven (7) years of experience in a related occupation.
Will also accept a Bachelor's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field and nine (9) years of progressive experience in a related occupation. Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience.
COMPENSATION
Pay Range: $195,200.00 - $292,800.00 /year
Applicants:
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 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:
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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.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
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Who's Hiring
- Qualcomm82

- Shield AI30
- Northrop Grumman20

- Apple12

- Deloitte9

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software106
- Electronics & Hardware76
- Telecommunications57
- Consulting & Professional Services46
- Aerospace & Defense32
Staff Engineer Jobs in San Diego: Frequently Asked Questions
How many staff engineer jobs are there in San Diego?
There are 352+ staff engineer openings in San Diego, California on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New positions post regularly as San Diego employers hire.
Which companies hire staff engineers in San Diego?
Companies currently hiring staff engineers in San Diego include Qualcomm, Shield AI, and Northrop Grumman, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote staff engineer jobs in San Diego?
Yes. About 10% of staff engineer openings tied to San Diego are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in and around San Diego.
Which industries hire the most staff engineers in San Diego?
The sectors hiring the most staff engineers in San Diego are Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Telecommunications, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
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