Senior Embedded Digital Software Engineer

Qualcomm

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Quick summary

Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $115,347–$166,900 / yr
Posted: 16 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Mar 16, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $173k

This role $141k

$103k most similar roles pay here $233k

This role pays less than 87% of similar roles. Most pay $149,500–$196,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $141k versus about $173k for comparable roles.

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About Qualcomm

Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

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TL;DR · Senior Embedded Digital Software Engineer

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As a Senior Embedded Digital Software Engineer within the Software Engineering group, you will independently plan, develop, and modify general computer applications software and specialized utility programs. You will analyze product requirements to create software solutions while collaborating with systems and software architects to navigate project limitations, performance requirements, and interfaces. Your daily work involves designing or customizing software to optimize operational efficiency, correcting errors in existing code, and adapting software for new hardware. You will utilize scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure the consequences of your designs while contributing actively to design reviews and project meetings. The role focuses on solving technical challenges related to software feasibility within specific time and cost constraints. This position requires expertise in developing robust software systems tailored for embedded environments and specialized utility applications.

Skills

Scientific Analysis

What you'll do

Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs.
Analyze product requirements to develop technical software solutions.
Consult with architects and engineers to define project limitations, performance requirements, and interfaces.
Evaluate software requirements to ensure designs meet time and cost constraints.
Customize and optimize existing software for improved operational efficiency.
Modify existing software to correct errors or adapt it to new hardware.
Use scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure design outcomes.
Contribute actively to design reviews and project meetings.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
One (1) year of experience in a related occupation.
Ability to analyze product requirements and develop software solutions.
Experience designing, developing, and modifying software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models.
Ability to collaborate with architects, engineers, and programmers to design software and determine feasibility.
Ability to modify existing software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, or improve performance.