Staff Software Development Engineer

Qualcomm

Austin, USonsite$139k-$202k/yrPosted Jul 22, 2026
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About the role

Company:

Qualcomm Innovation Center, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

This individual leads, plans, synthesizes ambiguous or conflicting requirements and performs the complex responsibility of the design, development, integration, testing and validation, and performance optimization of low-level device driver software, firmware and Hardware/Software interfaces for all new MSM ASIC chipsets. Reviews systems specifications, requirements and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility. Works on the design of subsystems and integration of total system. Identifies, analyzes and resolves program support deficiencies. Develops and recommends corrective actions. Acts as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings and communicates and implements a development plan.

Will accept a Master's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field and three (3) years of experience in a related occupation.

Pay Range: $139,152.00 - $202,200.00/year

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Compensation

This Software Engineer role pays $139k-$202k/yr. Within typical range for software engineer roles in United States.

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