This role pays less than
52%
of similar roles. Most pay
$159,500–$223,075
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$190k
versus about
$191k
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.
Staff Software Engineer – Platform Debug joins the engineering team to design, develop, and maintain low-level software providing debug visibility on high-performance server platforms. This role focuses on creating both dynamic debug features, such as peek/poke, and post-mortem crash capabilities while working at the hardware and software boundary. The engineer will troubleshoot complex defects across firmware, operating systems, platform software, and host tooling to resolve system-level issues. Key responsibilities include analyzing behavior across modules, performing code reviews, and executing unit and integration tests. Required technical skills include proficiency in C, assembly, and Python, along with experience in JTAG debug, high-performance trace, and system crash analysis. The role addresses the challenge of providing robust, scalable debug capabilities for complex SoCs and high-performance CPU architectures within demanding performance environments.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214000 from 775 postings across 63 companies.
C
C++
Swift
Operating Systems
Embedded Systems
GenAI
Firmware
System Architecture
Silicon Bring-up
Pre-silicon Simulation
Core OS
Diagnostics
Observability