Qualcomm Associate Engineer Hyderabad 2026 hiring is open with three live roles at Qualcomm India Private Limited, Hyderabad: Engineer – Product Security (Job ID 3093629) building AI-driven security automation in Python, and Engineer, Associate – Systems Test (Job ID 3095927) at 0–1 years. Both need a Bachelor’s in Engineering, IS or CS. One carries a hard gate: WLAN & Bluetooth protocol knowledge is mandatory.
In the Qualcomm Associate Engineer Hyderabad 2026 posting, the Engineer, Associate systems test listing (Job ID 3095927) states “Mandatory to have WLAN & BT protocol knowledge”. That is not a preferred skill, it is written as a requirement. If you have not studied 802.11 or Bluetooth stacks — through coursework, a project or an internship — this specific role is a poor use of your application. Scripting in C, C#, C++, Java or Python is listed only as good to have, so the protocol knowledge is the real filter here.
Job Summary
Qualcomm Associate Engineer Hyderabad 2026 – Role 1: Engineer, Product Security
In the Qualcomm Associate Engineer Hyderabad 2026 intake, Job ID 3093629 sits in Qualcomm’s Software Engineering group and is described internally as Engineer – AI-Native Security Automation. The team builds next-generation security and software-quality tooling: static analysis, AI agents, vulnerability detection and developer productivity automation.
- Develop software for AI-assisted security and static analysis workflows
- Build and maintain Python-based tools, automation frameworks and backend services
- Integrate AI and LLM capabilities into engineering workflows and developer tools
- Analyse static analysis findings and improve issue classification, triage and remediation
- Work with source code, build systems, CI/CD pipelines and developer tooling
- Collaborate with senior engineers on scalable, reliable designs
- Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging and documentation
Required: a Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS, Electronics or Software Engineering; strong Python; solid data structures, algorithms and software engineering fundamentals; familiarity with Linux and Git; and basic knowledge of software security, static analysis or secure coding.
For the Qualcomm Associate Engineer Hyderabad 2026 security role, Qualcomm names exposure to AI/LLMs, Generative AI or Agentic AI, REST APIs, databases or cloud-native development, static analysis tools such as Klocwork, Parasoft or Semgrep, CI/CD pipelines, and interest in vulnerability research, symbolic execution or fuzzing. Almost no fresher has all of these. Having even one — a Semgrep rule you wrote, a fuzzing side project, an LLM agent you built — makes your CV concrete rather than generic.
Qualcomm Associate Engineer Hyderabad 2026 – Role 2: Engineer, Associate (Systems Test)
Within Qualcomm Associate Engineer Hyderabad 2026, Job ID 3095927 sits in Systems Test Engineering and is the more conventional fresher entry point of the two, at 0 to 1 years of experience. The work is designing and automating test coverage for wireless connectivity.
- Design test plans, scenarios, scripts and procedures
- Document software defects in a bug tracking system and report them to developers
- Develop testing programs that address explicit and implicit requirements
- Automate test cases and execute them
- Participate in product design reviews and flag gaps in feature design
On the Qualcomm Associate Engineer Hyderabad 2026 systems test seat, Qualcomm is explicit about the level: you work under close supervision, take responsibility for your own work, and make decisions with limited impact — errors typically cost timeline rather than anything worse. That is an honest description of a first engineering job and a reasonable environment to learn in.
Qualcomm Associate Engineer Hyderabad 2026 – Role 3: Engineer, Systems Test (Job ID 3093806)
Qualcomm has opened a third Hyderabad requisition in the same Systems Test Engineering group, Job ID 3093806, simply titled Engineer. Unlike Job ID 3095927, this one carries no mandatory WLAN or Bluetooth requirement — the only stated minimum qualification is a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field. For most freshers this is the easiest of the three to qualify for.
- Test and modify systems-level software and hardware, and interpret wireless specifications
- Design test plans, scenarios, scripts and procedures
- Document systems-level defects in a bug tracking system and report them to developers
- Conduct log analyses to identify where an issue has occurred
- Detect bugs in the system under test and resolve them using basic debugging approaches
- Conduct basic field or lab tests as directed by tech leads
- Manage your own project priorities and deadlines with close supervision
The responsibilities include “understands basic features of the system”, “collects basic information”, “makes simple decisions” and “with close supervision”. That reads as underselling, but it is honest entry-level framing — and it means Qualcomm expects to train you rather than expecting you to arrive job-ready.
Qualcomm Associate Engineer Hyderabad 2026 eligibility
- Both roles: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field
- Role 1 (3093629): Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS, Electronics or Software Engineering; strong Python; Linux and Git; basic software security or static analysis knowledge
- Role 2 (3095927): 0–1 years in software or system test; mandatory WLAN and Bluetooth protocol knowledge; scripting in C, C#, C++, Java or Python is good to have
- Location: Hyderabad, Telangana — no remote option stated
For the Qualcomm Associate Engineer Hyderabad 2026 roles, Qualcomm has published no CGPA cut-off, no eligible batch year and no salary figure on either requisition. We do not publish estimated numbers. Any specific CTC circulating against these job IDs is unverified.
How to apply for Qualcomm Associate Engineer Hyderabad 2026
- Apply to Job ID 3093629 — Engineer, Product Security
- Apply separately to Job ID 3095927 — Engineer, Associate (Systems Test)
- Apply to Job ID 3093806 — Engineer, Systems Test, the one with no WLAN/Bluetooth gate
- Create or sign in to your Qualcomm careers profile and upload your CV
- For Role 1, lead with Python plus anything security-adjacent — a CTF, a static analysis experiment, an LLM tool you built
- For Role 2, put WLAN or Bluetooth explicitly on page one if you have it. If you do not, apply to Role 1 instead
- Keep both job IDs noted so you can reference them if a recruiter calls
In Qualcomm Associate Engineer Hyderabad 2026, Role 1 is a software engineering seat in product security. Role 2 is a systems test seat in wireless connectivity. They share a city and an employer and nothing else. Apply to the one that matches what you actually want to do for the next three years — applying to both without a reason shows up in interview as a lack of direction.
Applying on careers.qualcomm.com is free. Qualcomm recruiters do not ask for registration fees, training charges, certification payments or deposits at any stage. Any such demand is a scam, however official the email looks.
More Qualcomm openings on Freshershunt: the 2026 Campus Hire Associate Engineer (Hardware) post for Bangalore.
Qualcomm Associate Engineer Hyderabad 2026 – FAQs
Are freshers eligible?
Yes. Job ID 3095927 states 0 to 1 years of experience, and Job ID 3093629 asks only for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with strong Python and fundamentals. Both are entry-level.
What is the mandatory requirement for the Systems Test role?
WLAN and Bluetooth protocol knowledge is listed as mandatory for Job ID 3095927. Scripting languages such as C, C#, C++, Java or Python are listed only as good to have.
What skills does the Product Security role need?
Strong Python, data structures and algorithms, Linux, Git, and basic knowledge of software security, static analysis or secure coding. Exposure to AI/LLMs, Generative AI, REST APIs, cloud development and tools like Klocwork, Parasoft or Semgrep is preferred.
What is the salary?
Qualcomm has not disclosed a salary on either requisition. We do not publish estimated figures — confirm compensation during the recruitment process.
Where are these roles based?
Both are at Qualcomm India Private Limited in Hyderabad, Telangana. No remote or hybrid option is stated on either listing.
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