This role pays more than
55%
of similar roles. Most pay
$145,750–$220,500
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$195k
versus about
$183k
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
753 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$152,950–$231,000
across 436 roles with salary data.
The Embedded Software Engineer role at Qualcomm Technologies' QGOV Division in San Diego or Boulder is ideal for experienced professionals with expertise in 4-5G modem stack layers including L1, L2, RRC, and MAC. This senior position involves designing and optimizing embedded software for secure government platforms, collaborating on architecture decisions, and debugging complex issues across the modem stack. Candidates should have extensive experience in DSP programming, real-time operating systems like RTOS, and proficiency in C/C++. Familiarity with 3GPP specifications, secure software development practices, and government standards is preferred, as well as a background in government or defense-related wireless systems.