Senior Software Applications Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $136,881–$162,500 / yr
Posted: 30 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Feb 8, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $164k

This role $150k

$108k most similar roles pay here $230k

This role pays less than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $149,500–$178,112 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $150k versus about $164k for comparable roles.

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About Qualcomm

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

Qualcomm currently has 623 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Applications Engineer

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As a Senior Software Applications Engineer within the Software Applications Engineering group, you will provide technical expertise on software systems through sales presentations, product demonstrations, and installation or maintenance of company products. You will collaborate with sales staff to assess potential applications that meet customer needs while preparing detailed product specifications for developing and implementing custom solutions. Your daily responsibilities include conferring with customers and engineering teams to evaluate system requirements, responding to requests for proposals, and delivering technical documentation. You will diagnose issues with installed software and ensure all systems function according to specific requirements. This role requires a mastery of technical support and the ability to stay informed on industry trends and emerging technologies to solve complex problems regarding the operation and maintenance of various software systems.

Skills

Software Systems Technical Documentation Product Demonstrations System Requirements Design Reviews

What you'll do

Provide technical expertise on software systems through sales presentations and product demonstrations.
Assess potential applications of company products to meet specific customer needs.
Prepare detailed product specifications for the development and implementation of customer solutions.
Develop and present proposals in response to requests for proposals (RFPs).
Provide technical and non-technical support regarding the operation, installation, and maintenance of software systems.
Diagnose issues with installed software and create related technical documentation.
Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to support customer solutions.
Ensure that applications and solutions function according to specified requirements.

What we're looking for

A Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Photonics Technologies, or a related field is required.
Ability to provide technical expertise through sales presentations and product demonstrations.
Experience assisting sales staff in assessing customer needs and preparing detailed product specifications.
Ability to collaborate with customers and engineering teams to assess system requirements and respond to proposals.
Skill in providing technical and non-technical support for the operation, installation, and maintenance of software systems.
Ability to diagnose issues with installed software and prepare related technical documentation.
Knowledge of industry trends, emerging technologies, and product-line developments.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%.