Software Development Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $134,347–$141,200 / yr
Posted: 50 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Mar 16, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $138k

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This role pays less than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $124,400–$185,884 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $138k versus about $155k 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 575 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $147,900–$218,400 across 551 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Development Engineer

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The Software Development Engineer joins the Software Engineering group to focus on the design, development, integration, testing, and validation of low-level device driver software. This role involves developing firmware and Hardware/Software interfaces for new MSM ASIC chipsets while performing performance optimization. The engineer will review systems specifications and requirements to ensure hardware and software compatibility, design subsystems, and integrate the total system. Daily tasks include identifying and resolving program support deficiencies and recommending corrective actions. Key responsibilities require solid engineering fundamentals to manage the technical requirements of the hardware. The work centers on the technical problem of ensuring seamless interaction between hardware and software components within the chipset architecture, requiring a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

What does a Software Development Engineer earn in California?

Median $202800 from 77 postings across 10 companies.

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Skills

Firmware device driver s Hardware/Software Interfaces ASIC Performance Optimization Testing and Validation Hardware/Software Compatibility

What you'll do

Design, develop, integrate, test, and validate low-level device driver software.
Develop firmware and Hardware/Software interfaces for new MSM ASIC chipsets.
Perform performance optimization for low-level device drivers and firmware.
Review systems specifications and requirements for hardware/software compatibility.
Design subsystems and manage the integration of the total system.
Identify, analyze, and resolve program support deficiencies.
Develop and recommend corrective actions for identified software issues.

What we're looking for

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Experience in design, development, integration, testing, and validation of low-level device driver software.
Experience with firmware and Hardware/Software interfaces for new ASIC chipsets.
Ability to review systems specifications, requirements, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility.
Ability to design subsystems and integrate total systems.
Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve program support deficiencies.
Ability to develop and recommend corrective actions.
Ability to participate in design reviews and project meetings.

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