Software Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$99,500–$149,300 / yr
Posted
15 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Mar 17, 2027
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $178k
This role $124k
$85k most similar roles pay here $234k

This role pays less than 84% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$214,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $124k versus about $178k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Qualcomm

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

Qualcomm currently has 564 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $152,130–$222,500 across 550 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer

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The #Display Software Engineer joins the display software team to contribute to the design, development, and verification of technology for next-generation Snapdragon processors. This role focuses on creating drivers and software components that accelerate content processing from video decoders, cameras, and GPUs through the Display Processing Unit. Day-to-day responsibilities include coding, testing, and integrating robust drivers while utilizing embedded software techniques such as memory management, DMA acceleration, interrupt service routines, multi-threading, and API design for operating systems like Android, Windows, Zephyr, and Linux. The position requires proficiency in C/C++ and Python, with a focus on image processing and hardware acceleration. Preferred skills include knowledge of ARM and RISC-V architectures, DirectX, WDDM, DRM, and electronics schematics. This role solves critical challenges in high-efficiency display technology for mobile devices and other consumer electronics.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214000 from 830 postings across 69 companies.

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Skills

C C++ Python Android Windows Zephyr Linux DMA ARM RISC-V DirectX WDDM DRM Image Processing Oscilloscope Logic Analyzer Raspberry Pi Arduino

What you'll do

  • Design, code, test, and integrate drivers for Snapdragon chipsets with a focus on efficiency and robustness.
  • Implement embedded software techniques including memory management, DMA acceleration, and interrupt service routines.
  • Develop multi-threaded software components using synchronization and custom API designs.
  • Deliver high-performance drivers targeted for Android, Windows, Zephyr, and Linux operating systems.
  • Optimize content processing from video decoders, cameras, and GPUs through the Display Processing Unit.
  • Solve complex technical problems by dissecting large issues and utilizing a process of elimination.
  • Utilize C/C++ and Python to develop software in a fast-paced production environment.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Strong academic standing with coursework focused on software and hardware interaction.
  • Excellent programming skills in C/C++.
  • Experience in scripting with Python.
  • Strong problem-solving, interpersonal communication, and self-motivation skills.
  • Basic understanding of frameworks such as DirectX, WDDM, and/or DRM (preferred).
  • Basic understanding of ARM and RISC-V architecture and instructions (preferred).
  • Basic understanding of image processing, electronics schematics, or high-speed signals (preferred).

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