This role pays more than
56%
of similar roles. Most pay
$143,976–$217,500
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$190k
versus about
$181k
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
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Listed pay typically runs
$148,300–$222,500
across 603 roles with salary data.
The Systems Engineer - Staff joins the Location Systems Team to focus on the architecture, design, implementation, and validation of GNSS-based location and navigation technology. This role specifically targets the physical layer or Measurement Engine part of the GNSS receiver. Key responsibilities include designing signal processing algorithms for acquiring, tracking, and measuring signals; modeling, simulating, and verifying sub-systems; and providing system support for debug and performance optimization across hardware, firmware, software, and RF teams. The candidate will solve complex technical issues involving RF, HW, and FW implementations while leveraging AI tools to optimize the design workflow. Required skills include proficiency in C/C++, Python, Matlab, and machine learning algorithm design. Technical expertise is needed in tracking loops, demodulation, decoding algorithms, digital hardware or RTL design concepts, and fixed-point modeling for hardware verification.
What does a Systems Engineer earn in California?
Median $194000 from 61 postings across 16 companies.