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This role pays less than
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$142,500–$226,350
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At the midpoint, this role pays about
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versus about
$184k
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.
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Listed pay typically runs
$147,900–$221,900
across 550 roles with salary data.
The #System Software Engineer - Power joins the Systems Software Power team to optimize power efficiency for next-generation Snapdragon platforms. This role involves managing the full lifecycle of mobile SoC power consumption, including architecture design, modeling, measurement, and post-silicon debug. The engineer will develop power features using pre-silicon emulation and models, then carry them through post-silicon bring-up and validation. Key responsibilities include performing software trade-off analyses, tuning firmware, and developing Linux kernel and system algorithms like schedulers, DVFS, and bus scaling. Required expertise includes computer architecture, memory management, CPU/GPU architectures, and operating system fundamentals. Candidates must possess embedded software development skills, specifically in firmware and Linux kernel development, alongside a solid understanding of electrical engineering, digital logic, and low-power design principles.
What does a System Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $235750 from 70 postings across 4 companies.
C
C++
Python
Java
Linux Kernel
Firmware
Android
Embedded Software
Computer Architecture
DVFS
SoC
post‑silicon debug
System Software
Digital Logic
Memory Management