Software Engineer, Edge AI/Gen AI

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$94,200–$141,200 / yr
Posted
37 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Feb 1, 2027

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $186k
This role $118k
$79k most similar roles pay here $239k

This role pays less than 86% of similar roles. Most pay $149,262–$223,062 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $118k versus about $186k 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.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer, Edge AI/Gen AI

As a #Software Engineer - Edge AI/Gen AI within the Software Engineering group, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and specialized utility programs. Working under supervision, you will analyze user needs and software requirements to implement small features for products and systems. Your daily responsibilities include coding, unit testing, minor debugging fixes, integration efforts, performing code reviews, conducting regression tests, triaging issues, and writing technical documentation. To succeed in this role, you must possess proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python, along with experience in Database Management Software, API usage, and source code management systems like Git or Perforce. This position focuses on developing system-level software solutions for embedded and cloud edge environments to meet specific performance requirements and interfaces.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214000 from 775 postings across 63 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and modify embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and utility programs.
  • Analyze user needs and technical software requirements to inform development.
  • Implement small software features for products and systems.
  • Perform unit testing, minor debugging fixes, and integration efforts to meet project schedules.
  • Conduct code reviews and regression tests to ensure high code quality.
  • Triage software issues and bugs during the development lifecycle.
  • Create technical documentation for various software projects.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 1+ year of experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
  • 1+ year of experience with Database Management Software.
  • 1+ year of experience with API.
  • 1+ year of work experience with Git, Perforce, or other Source Code Management Systems.

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