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Qualcomm

Qualcomm

SemiconductorsSan Diego, USA50000 employeesFounded 1985www.qualcomm.comMadridBarcelona

Qualcomm is a global leader in semiconductor and telecommunications equipment, designing and marketing wireless telecommunications products and services. The company is a major player in mobile technology, with its Snapdragon processors powering a vast majority of Android smartphones worldwide. Qualcomm also develops chips for automotive, IoT, and networking, and is a key innovator in 5G, AI, and increasingly in RISC-V architecture, positioning itself as a cross-industry technology giant. With over 20,000 employees and a massive R&D footprint, the company’s scale and influence span nearly every connected device globally.

Qualcomm has a growing presence in Spain, with a focus on engineering and technical standards roles that drive next-generation chip design and software development. While the company is headquartered in San Diego, its European roles are often designed for flexibility, enabling talent to work remotely or from regional hubs. For international professionals, the company offers an opportunity to contribute to global standards and cutting-edge RISC-V architecture within a highly collaborative environment. The emphasis on English-speaking, technically advanced roles makes Spain an attractive base for those looking to join a world-topping tech firm without being anchored to a single physical office.

Company History

Qualcomm was founded in 1985 by Irwin M. Jacobs and Andrew Viterbi as a research-and-development company focused on digital wireless communications. In the mid-1990s, Qualcomm commercialized CDMA technology, which became the foundational standard for 2G and 3G, and later evolved into their dominant Snapdragon SoC line and patent licensing model. Today, Qualcomm is a pivotal force in 4G/5G, automotive, IoT, and edge computing, expanding into RISC-V ecosystems to diversify its computing backend.

For International Professionals

  • Qualcomm offers highly flexible remote roles across Europe, allowing talent to work from Spain or elsewhere, with occasional on-site needs at key technical hubs.
  • As a global leader in 5G and RISC-V standards, relocation to Spain here opens access to high-level technical standardization committees and global industry groups.
  • The company frequently hires during large international projects, often making fully English-speaking environments, with no requirement for previous Spanish fluency.
  • Qualcomm provides competitive relocation support and often collaborates with Spanish universities, creating a strong talent pipeline in the region.

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