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[/company/qualcomm-international-inc-mexico-branch-office](/company/qualcomm-international-inc-mexico-branch-office)[Qualcomm International Inc., Mexico Branch Office](/company/qualcomm-international-inc-mexico-branch-office)
# Staff Embedded Software Development Engineer at Qualcomm International Inc., Mexico Branch Office

Department: Software Engineering

Compensation

$136,893 – $202,200/yr

**Setup**
: On-site

**Location**
: San Diego, California

**Level**
: senior

**Posted**
: Sep 17, 2026

## Description

Qualcomm is hiring an Embedded Software Engineer to lead the design, driver development, integration, testing, debugging, and validation of real-time embedded software, RTOS environments, microcontroller firmware, communication protocols, and wireless-chipset platforms supporting 3G, 4G, 5G, AI, and related technologies. The role also includes improving software-development processes, supporting customer issues, preparing technical specifications, and contributing to design reviews and project planning. Applicants need a master's degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering or computer science field and three years of related experience; the stated pay range is $136,893 to $202,200 per year.

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