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At the midpoint, this role pays about
$246k
versus about
$192k
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.
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Listed pay typically runs
$147,900–$221,900
across 550 roles with salary data.
The Principal Software Engineer – Mobile Software Architecture joins the Mobile Software Architecture team to define and deliver end-to-end system features across Qualcomm Mobile platforms. This role involves analyzing requirements to architect and develop high-level designs for new use-cases, specifically focusing on Snapdragon Mobile Handset products. You will drive technical initiatives to enhance performance and power within software and hardware stacks, particularly for state-of-the-art machine learning solutions. Key responsibilities include owning architecture across CPU, NPU, DSP, memory, virtualization, security, kernel, and Android frameworks. You will utilize C, C++, Java, and Python to build complex features. The role requires deep expertise in Android OS, Linux kernel, and system software stacks to solve complex cross-IP system initiatives and ensure scalability across various mobile products and OEM customizations.
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