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Qualcomm Backend Software Engineer Salaries

Backend Software Engineer compensation in United States at Qualcomm ranges from $141K per year for Engineer to $320K per year for Senior Staff Engineer. The median yearly compensation in United States package totals $183K. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for Qualcomm's total compensation packages. Last updated: 12/20/2025

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Level Name
Total
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Associate Engineer
(Entry Level)
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Engineer
$141K
$107K
$18K
$15.8K
Senior Engineer
$176K
$137K
$25.2K
$14.2K
Staff Engineer
$238K
$156K
$61.7K
$20.2K
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Vesting Schedule

33.3%

YR 1

33.3%

YR 2

33.3%

YR 3

Stock Type
RSU

At Qualcomm, RSUs are subject to a 3-year vesting schedule:

  • 33.3% vests in the 1st-YR (33.30% annually)

  • 33.3% vests in the 2nd-YR (16.65% semi-annually)

  • 33.3% vests in the 3rd-YR (16.65% semi-annually)

25%

YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

25%

YR 4

Stock Type
RSU

At Qualcomm, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

  • 25% vests in the 1st-YR (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 2nd-YR (2.08% monthly)

  • 25% vests in the 3rd-YR (2.08% monthly)

  • 25% vests in the 4th-YR (2.08% monthly)



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FAQ

The highest paying salary package reported for a Backend Software Engineer at Qualcomm in United States sits at a yearly total compensation of $320,000. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
The median yearly total compensation reported at Qualcomm for the Backend Software Engineer role in United States is $182,000.

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