#Automotive Software Test Engineer

Qualcomm

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$94,200–$141,200 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
Closes
Dec 2, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $171k
This role $118k
$80k most similar roles pay here $224k

This role pays less than 87% of similar roles. Most pay $137,813–$204,912 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $118k versus about $171k for comparable roles.

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About Qualcomm

Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

Qualcomm currently has 660 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $154,000–$231,000 across 429 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · #Automotive Software Test Engineer

The Principal Software Engineer role at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., involves supporting and assisting in the design, development, creation, modification, and validation of embedded and cloud edge software applications under supervision. This position requires analyzing user needs, designing small software features, implementing coding for minor debugging fixes, and participating in unit testing and integration efforts to ensure timely project completion. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python, database management software, and APIs. They should also possess strong skills in code reviews, regression tests, and issue triaging to maintain high-quality standards. This role is integral to the development of cutting-edge technology solutions within a large-scale enterprise environment.

What you'll do

  • Applies software knowledge to support design and development of embedded and cloud edge applications.
  • Analyzes user needs to inform software requirements and design.
  • Designs and implements small software features for products and systems.
  • Participates in coding, unit testing, debugging, and integration efforts.
  • Assists with code reviews and regression tests to ensure quality.

What we're looking for

  • 1+ year experience with programming languages like C, C++, Java, or Python.
  • 1+ year experience with database management software and APIs.
  • Applies software knowledge to support design and development of embedded and cloud edge software.
  • Analyzes user needs and software requirements for product features.
  • Participates in coding, unit testing, debugging, and integration efforts.

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