This role pays more than
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$170,000–$235,750
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$224k
versus about
$203k
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About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
Qualcomm currently has
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Listed pay typically runs
$148,300–$222,500
across 603 roles with salary data.
Lead Roboticist Systems Integration and Test Engineer - Qualcomm Advanced Robotics Team is a technical leadership role focused on the integration and validation of AI-powered robotic platforms within the Advanced Robotics Team. The successful candidate will own the end-to-end lifecycle of robot systems, including system bring-up, debugging, and defining testing strategies for perception, planning, control, and advanced AI models like VLA and reasoning. Day-to-day responsibilities involve hands-on lab work, rapid prototyping with 3D printing, and coordinating with mechanical and electrical teams to ensure hardware and software stability. The role requires proficiency in C, C++, Java, or Python, alongside experience with ROS/ROS2, networking, and deploying AI models onto edge devices. This position solves the complex challenge of translating advanced technologies like Dragonwing and 5G into reliable, real-world robotic applications for autonomous systems and manipulators.