This role pays more than
85%
of similar roles. Most pay
$173,800–$225,125
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$241k
versus about
$199k
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.
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 on Snapdragon systems. This leadership role involves designing and developing platform software including operating systems, middleware, and frameworks while managing architectural trade-offs regarding performance, latency, power, and thermal efficiency. The engineer will collaborate with hardware teams and experts in computer vision, machine learning, graphics, and camera systems to deliver commercial products. Required technical skills include proficiency in modern C++ (C++11/14/17/20), experience with Android or Linux-based embedded platforms, and expertise in heterogeneous computing environments involving CPUs, GPUs, DSPs, and AI accelerators. The role focuses on solving complex system architecture challenges to enable high-quality user experiences across various wearable devices and immersive technologies.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214000 from 775 postings across 63 companies.
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