Staff Software Applications Development Engineer

Qualcomm

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Quick summary

Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $156,895–$217,600 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Mar 13, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $210k

This role $187k

$144k most similar roles pay here $275k

This role pays less than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $177,675–$242,312 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $187k versus about $210k 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 618 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Staff Software Applications Development Engineer

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The Staff Software Applications Development Engineer joins the Software Applications Engineering group to provide technical expertise for software systems through sales presentations, product demonstrations, installation, and maintenance of company products. This individual is responsible for synthesizing ambiguous requirements, assessing potential applications to meet customer needs, and preparing detailed product specifications for the development and implementation of custom solutions. Day-to-day tasks include providing software development consultation, performing capability assessments, and assisting customers with debugging or troubleshooting issues regarding software systems. The role requires active participation in design reviews and project meetings while communicating and implementing a clear development plan. The position focuses on solving technical problems related to product functionality and ensuring that all applications operate according to specific requirements while supporting the sales staff in identifying viable solutions for prospective users.

Skills

Software Systems Debugging Troubleshooting Product Demonstration Design Review

What you'll do

Synthesize ambiguous or conflicting requirements into clear technical specifications for software systems.
Deliver technical expertise through sales presentations and product demonstrations.
Assist sales staff in assessing how products meet specific customer needs.
Prepare detailed product specifications for the development and implementation of custom solutions.
Validate that applications and solutions function according to defined specifications.
Provide software development, consultation, and capability assessments to prospective users.
Debug and troubleshoot issues regarding software systems and applications for customers.
Contribute to design reviews and project meetings to communicate and implement development plans.

What we're looking for

A Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is required.
Candidates must have three years of experience in a related occupation.
Experience providing technical expertise through sales presentations and product demonstrations is required.
Ability to synthesize ambiguous requirements and prepare detailed product specifications for customer solutions is required.
Skills in software development, consultation, and troubleshooting are required.
Ability to contribute to design reviews and communicate/implement development plans is required.

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