This role pays less than
91%
of similar roles. Most pay
$174,600–$241,550
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$139k
versus about
$208k
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.
#Software Engineer, Sr - Power and Limits Management works within the QCT Core Technologies team to develop innovative architectures for a growing product portfolio of chipsets. This role involves managing power efficiency across various SoC subsystems, analyzing existing software to improve performance and memory utilization, and developing tools for silicon profiling, validation, and debugging. The position covers the full product lifecycle from pre-silicon evaluation to commercialization. Key responsibilities include performing SW/HW partitioning, identifying hardware acceleration opportunities, and managing performance and thermal efficiency tradeoffs. Candidates will utilize skills in C, C++, Java, Python, and Assembly while working with ARM architecture, Real Time Operating Systems, and JTAG debugging. The work involves developing firmware for memory-constrained systems, implementing machine learning on diverse datasets, and ensuring high execution efficiency for power software across IoE and IoT sectors.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214000 from 775 postings across 63 companies.
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Python
Embedded Software
Git
Perforce
Source Code Management
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JTAG
ARM Architecture
Device Driver Development
IoT
Power Management
Unit Testing