This role pays more than
57%
of similar roles. Most pay
$166,500–$226,937
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$203k
versus about
$197k
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.
Qualcomm currently has
623 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$148,300–$222,500
across 603 roles with salary data.
As a Senior Staff Engineer, you will serve as the technical authority for embedded Linux platform software powering automotive telematics systems. You will own the platform stack across multiple chipset generations, managing everything from initial silicon bring-up to production launch and long-term sustaining support. Key responsibilities include architecting boot and recovery solutions, implementing security features like verified boot and full-disk encryption, and optimizing boot times and memory footprints. You will also manage kernel and Yocto upgrade roadmaps while integrating third-party processors over PCIe, USB, and Ethernet. The role requires expertise in C, C++, Assembly, and Python, alongside deep knowledge of Linux kernel development, device drivers, and RTOS. This position addresses the technical challenges of automotive connectivity, ensuring robust software performance for telematics systems within a complex vehicle ecosystem.
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