Software Engineer

Qualcomm

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$99,500–$149,300 / yr
Posted
9 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Mar 1, 2027

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $170k
This role $124k
$86k most similar roles pay here $228k

This role pays less than 84% of similar roles. Most pay $147,875–$192,510 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $124k versus about $170k 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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At a glance

TL;DR · Software Engineer

As a Software Engineer within the 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. You will collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, and test engineers to develop system-level solutions. The role requires proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python, along with experience in Database Management Software, APIs, and source code management systems like Git or Perforce. This position focuses on developing software for products that meet specific performance requirements and interface standards.

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.
  • Analyze user needs and technical software requirements to inform development.
  • Implement small software features for products and systems.
  • Perform unit testing, 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.
  • Write 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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