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Qualcomm

Compiler Software Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Compiler Software Engineer to enable open source developers to build software for Qualcomm silicon. The role involves enhancing compiler toolsets and ...

Qualcomm

Compiler Software Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$116K - $175K/yr

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Compiler Toolchain Software General Summary: Interested in enabling open source developers to build software for millions of devices? Interested in leading ...

Cadence

Lead Software Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

They are looking for a highly motivated Lead Software Engineer to join the Protium Compiler team, responsible for designing, developing, and supporting FPGA prototyping compiler software.

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As of Jul 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract compiler software engineer in the United States is $147,524.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $120,000.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Compiler Software Engineer vs Compiler Developer?

AspectContract Compiler Software EngineerCompiler Developer
CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science or related field; experience with compiler toolsBachelor's or higher in Computer Science; specialized knowledge in compiler design
Work EnvironmentContract-based, project-specific, often in tech or software companiesFull-time, research or product-focused teams in tech firms or academia
Industry UsageCommon in software development, tech consulting, and freelance projectsPrimarily in software development, research, and academia
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for contract roles involving compiler workSeeking in-depth compiler development roles

The Contract Compiler Software Engineer typically works on specific projects under contract, focusing on implementing or maintaining compiler features. In contrast, a Compiler Developer often works full-time on designing and improving compiler systems. Both roles require similar technical skills and educational backgrounds, but differ mainly in employment type and scope of work.

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Compiler Software Engineer

Compiler Software Engineer

Qualcomm

San Diego, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Qualcomm rating

9.6

Company rating: 9.6 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 209 rated software companies

Job description

Job Summary:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Compiler Software Engineer to enable open source developers to build software for Qualcomm silicon. The role involves enhancing compiler toolsets and collaborating with hardware and software engineers to optimize performance and usability for a variety of applications, including machine learning.
Responsibilities:
• Work in the GCC, LLVM, glibc, and related open source communities to add features and improve performance for Qualcomm processors
• Identify areas for improvement in compiler toolsets via benchmarking and code analysis
• Collaborate with hardware teams to plan, identify, and contribute support in open source projects for hardware features in Qualcomm silicon
• Identify areas for improvement in tool usability via interaction with users.
• Explore new optimization frameworks for leveraging advance CPU features.
• Design, develop and contribute compiler features and optimizations targeting open source ML frameworks.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Knowledge and/or experience in compiler frameworks such as GCC or LLVM
• Experience in working with open source communities
• Programming in C/C++
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 1+ year of any combination of academic and/or work experience with compiler or tools.
Preferred:
• Master’s degree or PhD. in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Established record of contributions to open source compiler project.
• Strong background in computer architecture
Company:
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices. Founded in 1985, the company is headquartered in San Diego, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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Qualcomm is enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected. You interact with products and technologies made possible by Qualcomm every day, including 5G-enabled smartphones that double as pro-level cameras and gaming devices, smarter vehicles and cities, and the technology behind the smart, connected factories that manufactured your latest purchase. Our powerful connectivity solutions keep you connected—even in remote areas. Qualcomm 5G and AI innovations are the power behind the connected intelligent edge. You’ll find our technologies behind and inside the innovations that deliver significant value across multiple industries and to billions of people every day.

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Technology, communication and media

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Diego, CA, US

Year founded

1985

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