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This role pays more than
70%
of similar roles. Most pay
$165,000–$214,500
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$212k
versus about
$190k
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
575 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$147,900–$221,900
across 550 roles with salary data.
The Senior Staff Software Engineer joins the Engineering Group to lead a team in developing and optimizing software solutions for next-generation data center platforms. This role involves designing and enhancing features within the Linux Kernel, specifically focusing on virtualization via KVM, memory management through IOMMU, and system schedulers. The engineer will optimize power and performance management technologies like DVFS for ARMv8 and ARMv9 based systems. Key responsibilities include performing pre-silicon development on FPGA based platforms and QEMU, debugging complex issues using JTAG debuggers, and contributing to upstream open-source projects. Required technical skills include proficiency in C, C++, Java, and Python, alongside deep knowledge of computer system architecture, device drivers, and SCM tools like GIT to solve complex hardware and software integration problems.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214500 from 1193 postings across 76 companies.
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