Embedded Software Engineer

Qualcomm

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Quick summary

Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $111,300–$166,900 / yr
Posted: 31 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes: Feb 7, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $159k

This role $139k

$101k most similar roles pay here $208k

This role pays less than 67% of similar roles. Most pay $125,371–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $139k versus about $159k 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 623 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Embedded Software Engineer

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The #Embedded Software Engineer joins the Products and Integration team within the Core Platform development group to drive mobile chipset technology forward. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to capture software architecture requirements, integrate drivers and peripheral software, and triage system-level issues. The engineer will design and implement scalable build system software and tools to generate various image flavors while ensuring the platform meets power and performance KPIs. Candidates must possess experience in embedded software development, device drivers, and real-time operating systems. Technical proficiency is required in C, C++, assembly, and scripting languages like Python or Perl. The role also demands skills in SCons build systems, JTAG for on-chip debugging, and source control. This position focuses on solving critical stability issues and developing software product roadmaps to reduce time to market for mobile technologies.

What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn?

Median $151500 from 65 postings across 16 companies.

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Skills

C C++ Assembly Python Perl Java JTAG SCons Embedded Software Device Drivers Source Control Build Systems CPU Architecture

What you'll do

Verify and debug software stability issues and features in coordination with cross-functional teams.
Design and implement scalable build system software and tools to generate various image flavors.
Ensure Core Platform software meets specific power and performance KPIs.
Develop software product roadmaps and delivery plans to reduce time to market.
Integrate drivers and peripheral software into the mobile chipset architecture.
Triage system-level issues and propose technical solutions for complex problems.
Capture product and software architecture requirements from various stakeholders.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience for Bachelor's degree holders.
1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience for Master's degree holders.
2+ years of academic or work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
Experience in embedded software development, device drivers, and real-time operating systems.
Proficiency in C, C++, assembly, scripting languages (Perl, Python), and build systems like SCons.