About the Qualcomm Associate Engineer B.Tech 2026 role

The Qualcomm Associate Engineer B.Tech 2026 role is with Qualcomm’s Software Engineering group, working on the 5G NR protocol stack – covering Layer 1, Layer 2 and Layer 3 of the 3GPP 5G NR specification.

As an Associate Engineer, you will design, develop and validate embedded and cloud-edge software that powers next-generation connectivity products, collaborating closely with systems, hardware and test engineering teams.

Key responsibilities

• Work on design and development of the 5G NR protocol stack across L1, L2 and L3.
• Contribute to 3GPP 5G NR feature development.
• Handle system-level feature coding, development and unit test execution.
• Collaborate with internal test teams and external customers to resolve issues.
• Work with systems, hardware and architecture teams on interface and performance requirements.

Qualcomm Associate Engineer B.Tech 2026 – eligibility criteria

To be eligible for the Qualcomm Associate Engineer B.Tech 2026 role, candidates should meet:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, ECE, EE, CE, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 0 to 1 year of Software Engineering or related work experience – B.Tech 2026 batch fits this profile.
• Familiarity with 3GPP 5G NR specifications is required.
• Experience with NR or LTE protocol development is preferred but not mandatory for freshers.

Documents required

• Updated resume – build one free with our Resume Builder.
• Government photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / passport) plus a photocopy.
• 2 passport-size photographs.
• All education marksheets and degree / provisional certificate.

Preparation tips

• Revise C/C++ fundamentals, data structures and embedded systems basics – this is a protocol-stack coding role.
• Read up on the basics of 5G NR architecture (L1/L2/L3) even at a conceptual level before your interview.
• Brush up aptitude and coding with our free aptitude practice tests.
• Prepare a crisp self-introduction using our 5-part formula with sample answers. Also see more walk-in interviews in Hyderabad.

How to apply for the Qualcomm Associate Engineer B.Tech 2026 role

To apply for the Qualcomm Associate Engineer B.Tech 2026 role (Job ID 3093073), use the “Apply on official portal” button on this page or open the official Qualcomm careers listing. Create a profile, upload your resume and submit before the role closes. Explore more roles on our companies hiring freshers page.

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm is a leading technology innovator that pushes the boundaries of connectivity, powering next-generation mobile, 5G and edge computing experiences. Its Hyderabad engineering centre works on core wireless protocol stacks used in products worldwide.