#Embedded Software Engineer – Products and Integration

Qualcomm

Actively hiring
San Diego, CA Posted 55 days ago $94,200–$141,200 / year
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TL;DR

As a Software Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., you will join the embedded platform software team to verify, debug, and deliver high-quality software for complex systems. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing and implementing scalable build systems, participating in silicon bring-up activities, managing CI/CD pipelines, and leading root-cause analysis of code changes. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to define integration strategies and contribute to software roadmaps that meet performance objectives. The ideal candidate has experience with embedded software development, real-time operating systems, C/C++, Git or Perforce, build systems like SCons or CMake, and scripting languages such as Python. This role requires strong debugging skills and the ability to support software integration, test cases, and documentation in a fast-paced environment focused on delivering cutting-edge technology solutions.

Skills

C C++ Git Python JTAG SCons CMake CI/CD Docker Kubernetes AWS PostgreSQL

What you'll do

  • Design and implement scalable build systems for multiple software distributions.
  • Participate in silicon bring-up activities to ensure smooth integration of hardware and software.
  • Maintain and manage CI/CD delivery pipelines for efficient software releases.
  • Lead root-cause debug efforts for code changes progressing through the CI/CD pipeline.
  • Develop test cases and basic automation as part of continuous integration initiatives.

What we're looking for

  • 1+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on embedded systems or integration.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and familiarity with scripting languages like Python.
  • Experience with real-time operating systems and build systems (SCons, CMake).
  • Strong debugging skills and knowledge of tools such as JTAG for hardware debugging.
  • Familiarity with source control systems (Git/Perforce) and CI/CD workflows.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams on development activities.

Market check

Salary context

This $94,200–$141,200 range sits above 17% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$123,350–$198,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$137,500–$184,081

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 $148,300–$224,400 across 531 roles with salary data.

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