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This role pays less than
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$126,750–$193,000
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At the midpoint, this role pays about
$147k
versus about
$160k
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
558 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$152,130–$222,500
across 534 roles with salary data.
The Embedded Software Engineer joins the Products and Integration team within the Core Platform development group. This role involves interacting with cross-functional teams to capture software architecture requirements, integrate drivers and peripheral software, and triage system-level issues. Key responsibilities include designing and implementing scalable build system software to generate various image flavors and collaborating with hardware and systems engineering to ensure software meets power and performance KPIs. Candidates must possess experience in embedded software development, device drivers, and real-time operating systems. Required technical skills include proficiency in C, C++, assembly, and scripting languages like Perl or Python. The role also requires knowledge of CPU architecture, build systems like SCons, and using JTAG for on-chip debugging to support mobile chipset technology.
What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $184300 from 35 postings across 11 companies.
C
Python
Embedded Software
Git
Perforce
Source Code Management
Lauterbach Trace32
JTAG
ARM Architecture
Device Driver Development
IoT
Power Management
Unit Testing
Cloud Edge Software
C
Linux Kernel
embedded system s
Socket Programming
IPsec
ARM
RISC-V
Board Support Package
MAC
Mobile Ad-hoc Networking
NIST FIPS 140-3
NIAP Common Criteria
Ethernet
Internet Protocol
Encryption Algorithms
CNSA