Software Engineer (University Grad)

Qualcomm

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Boulder, CO
Salary
$94,200–$141,200 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
Closes
Dec 20, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $157k
This role $118k
$82k most similar roles pay here $211k

This role pays less than 83% of similar roles. Most pay $128,825–$184,337 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $118k versus about $157k 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 834 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$222,500 across 514 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Software Engineer (University Grad)

As a Junior Software Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies in Boulder, CO, you will join the government-related research and development team to adapt and extend commercial systems for novel applications and environments. Your day-to-day responsibilities include supporting integration and testing efforts while collaborating on internal development projects. You must possess strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively contribute to a dynamic and innovative environment. Preferred qualifications include at least one year of experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python, along with database management software expertise. This role is crucial for addressing complex business problems within the government sector, requiring meticulous attention to detail and technical proficiency in a collaborative setting.

What you'll do

  • Adapt and extend commercial systems for novel government applications.
  • Conduct research, development, integration, and testing of software systems.
  • Develop new internal software solutions to meet specific requirements.
  • Write efficient code using programming languages like C++, Java, or Python.
  • Manage databases effectively to support system functionality and performance.

What we're looking for

  • At least 1 year of programming experience in C, C++, Java, or Python.
  • Experience with database management software required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen for government-related work.
  • Full-time onsite work in Boulder, CO (5 days per week).
  • Supports research, development, integration, and testing of systems.

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