below marketmost similar roles pay hereabove market
This role pays less than
70%
of similar roles. Most pay
$119,500–$177,250
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$124k
versus about
$148k
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 Software Engineer joins the Software Engineering group to develop end-to-end solutions involving both user space and kernel space. This role requires building system-level software solutions while adhering to Android framework, Linux system, and kernel programming principles. The engineer will collaborate with systems, multimedia, and architecture teams to work on a wide range of features across the Android Stack and Linux kernel. Key technical requirements include expertise in OS fundamentals, data structures, and the device driver model. Candidates must possess hands-on experience with Java, C++ Libraries/JNI, Python, Android Application Framework, native daemons, AIDL HALs, and system programming on Linux/Unix OS. Proficiency in debugging with T32, gdb, and crash analysis, alongside experience with Git, Android Make, and Android Studio, is essential for this role.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214500 from 1193 postings across 76 companies.
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