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At the midpoint, this role pays about
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versus about
$195k
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 XR - Principal Software Engineer joins the XR Software organization to drive the next generation of Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality, and wearable computing platforms. This role involves leading the architecture, design, and development of platform software, including operating systems, middleware, and customer-facing solutions. You will translate product requirements into implementation specifications, manage architectural trade-offs for performance and power, and lead debugging and system validation. The position requires proficiency in modern C++ and experience with heterogeneous computing systems like CPUs, GPUs, DSPs, and AI accelerators. You will work on Android and Linux-based embedded platforms, addressing technical challenges in computer vision, machine learning, graphics, camera systems, SLAM, and sensor fusion to deliver commercial XR products on Snapdragon platforms.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214500 from 1193 postings across 76 companies.
Android
Linux Kernel
C++
Python
C
Java
AI
ML
NPU
DSP
Virtualization
pKVM
Hypervisor
SoC
HW/SW co‑design
Performance Optimization
Profiling Tools
Agile
Version Control Systems
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$190,600–$263,900
TypeScript
Node.js
Next.js
Prisma
relational database s
APIs
Distributed Systems
Security Automation
SOC 2
NIST CSF
Role-Based Access Control
Authentication Systems
Web Applications