Last updated: 6 November 2026
Qualcomm India has listed an Engineer position in its Software Engineering group in Bangalore, shown as a flexible-location role. The only minimum qualification on the page is a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field.
The page does not mention years of experience or graduation years, so we do not label this as a fresher-only job. Still, if you want to work on embedded and cloud edge software at a chip company, it is worth a look.
Qualcomm Engineer (Software Engineering): job overview
| Company | Qualcomm India Private Limited |
|---|---|
| Role | Engineer (job area: Engineering Group, Software Engineering) |
| Minimum qualification | Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field |
| Experience / batch | Not stated on the page; check the official posting |
| Salary | Est. ₹14 – 22 LPA (market estimate, not stated by the company) |
| Location | Bangalore, India (flexible location, as shown) |
| Job ID | 3096700 |
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a leading technology company known for wireless technology and mobile chips. The job summary says the company pushes the boundaries of what is possible to enable next-generation experiences and drive digital transformation toward a smarter, connected future.
Software engineers there collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture and test teams, so you learn how software meets silicon.
What will you do in this role?
The general summary says a Qualcomm Software Engineer designs, develops, creates, modifies and validates embedded and cloud edge software, applications and specialised utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world-class products meeting and exceeding customer needs. Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture and test engineers to design system-level software solutions and to obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.
The page does not list a team, programming languages or tools, so read the official posting before you apply.
Eligibility and skills to have
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field (the only minimum qualification stated).
- Programming: C and C++ are common in embedded roles, and Python helps for tooling and testing. The page itself does not name languages.
- Fundamentals: operating systems, computer architecture and data structures.
- Debugging: reading logs and tracing problems across hardware and software boundaries.
- Teamwork: working with systems, hardware and test teams.
Salary and career growth
Qualcomm has not published pay for this opening and the page does not show the level. Weekday reports a median of about ₹18 LPA for Qualcomm freshers in India (45 reports, middle half ₹13.8 – 22 LPA), and Levels.fyi shows about ₹19.8 LPA total pay for an entry-level associate engineer in Bengaluru. Our estimate is ₹14 – 22 LPA, including bonus and stock where they apply. Treat it as a guide only.
Always check the level of the job (for example the grade or years of experience) on the official page and in your recruiter conversations.
How to prepare for the selection process
The page does not describe the process. A good preparation plan for an embedded or systems software role:
- C and C++: pointers, memory management, bit manipulation and structs.
- Operating systems: processes, threads, scheduling, synchronisation and memory.
- Data structures and algorithms: solve 50 problems on arrays, linked lists, trees and graphs.
- Computer architecture: caches, interrupts and basic digital electronics.
- Projects: prepare to explain one low-level or embedded project in depth.
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Resume tips for this role
- List C, C++ and operating systems topics clearly.
- Add embedded or firmware projects (microcontrollers, Raspberry Pi, drivers) with a short result line.
- Keep it one page and mention your degree branch and CGPA.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a fresher job?
The page does not say. Check the official posting for experience requirements before applying.
What does flexible location mean?
The page lists Bangalore and flags the location as flexible. Confirm the work arrangement with the recruiter.
Does this company charge any fee for hiring?
No genuine company charges candidates. Apply only through the official careers site and never pay anyone for a job.
Is the salary mentioned?
Not by Qualcomm. Our estimate of ₹14 – 22 LPA is based on salary-review sites and may differ from the real offer, especially if the level is higher.
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How to apply
- Open the official Qualcomm careers page using the link below.
- Read the full job description and check that you meet the criteria.
- Create or sign in to your candidate profile and upload an updated one-page resume.
- Submit the application and keep a copy of the confirmation email.
Apply link (official page): Qualcomm – Engineer (Software Engineering) application page
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