Quick summary
- Work type
- On-site
- Location
- Santa Clara, CA
- Salary
- $113,000–$169,600 / yr
- Posted
- 7 days ago
- Freshness
- Confirmed live yesterday
- Closes
- Mar 9, 2027
- Nearby
- 99+ roles within 25 mi
Market check
Salary context
How this pay compares to similar roles
This role pays less than 74% of similar roles. Most pay $139,000–$228,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $141k versus about $184k for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
Qualcomm currently has 618 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $145,200–$219,600 across 600 roles with salary data.
Most-posted roles
- Software Engineer 34
- Engineer 18
- Embedded Software Engineer 9
- Product Manager 9
- Physical Design Engineer 8
At a glance
TL;DR · Engineer
As an #Engineer within the Software Engineering group, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and specialized utility programs. You will collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, and test engineers to design system-level software solutions while gathering information on performance requirements and interfaces. The role focuses on developing products that meet specific customer needs within the realm of networking technology. Key technical requirements include proficiency in C programming, debugging, and experience with Linux and embedded software environments. You will also work with Layer-2 (MAC) networking protocols and potentially engage with Agentic AI, Generative AI solutions, build infrastructure automation, and defect triage. The position involves solving complex problems related to system design, development workflow automation, and ensuring high quality through regression analytics and release automation for advanced technology products.
What does a Engineer earn in California?
Median $208000 from 98 postings across 24 companies.
Skills
What you'll do
- Design, develop, and modify embedded and cloud edge software applications.
- Create specialized utility programs for high-performance products.
- Validate system-level software solutions to meet performance requirements.
- Develop networking software using Layer-2 (MAC) protocols in Linux environments.
- Perform C programming and debugging for embedded systems.
- Conduct defect triage and root cause analysis for software issues.
- Automate build infrastructure, development workflows, and test validation processes.
- Implement Agentic AI and Generative AI solutions within the software stack.
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (preferred).
- 2+ years of experience with Layer-2 (MAC) networking protocols (preferred).
- 2+ years of experience with networking software development (preferred).
- 2+ years of experience with Linux and embedded software environments (preferred).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (preferred).
- Strong C programming and debugging skills (preferred).
- Experience in AI, automation, infrastructure, or system design (desired).
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