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Qualcomm

Staff IT Software Design Developer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$151K - $192K/yr

Information Technology Group, Information Technology Group > IT Software Developer General Summary ... Acts as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings and communicates and implements ...

Adecco

Design Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$69.71 - $81.73/hr

If Design Engineer sounds like something you would be interested in, and you meet the qualifications listed below, apply now!  Responsibilities for a Design Engineer include but are not limited to ...

CalSolar Inc

Design Engineer

San Diego, CA

$85K - $120K/yr

Design Engineer Supervisor:Engineering Manager Classification:Full-time, exempt Location: San Diego, CA. Office The Design Engineer is responsible for the design coordination, planset production, and ...

CalSolar Inc

Design Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$85K - $120K/yr

Design Engineer Supervisor: Engineering Manager Classification: Full-time, exempt Location: San Diego, CA. Office The Design Engineer is responsible for the design coordination, planset production ...

Cal Solar Inc

Design Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$85K - $120K/yr

Design Engineer Supervisor: Engineering Manager Classification: Full-time, exempt Location: San Diego, CA. Office The Design Engineer is responsible for the design coordination, planset production ...

Rock West Composites

Sr. Design Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$110K - $160K/yr

Rock West Composites is seeking a Sr. Design Engineer to design and develop advanced composite structures and products for aerospace, defense, space, and commercial applications. This role partners ...

Rock West Composites

Sr. Design Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$110K - $160K/yr

Rock West Composites is seeking a Sr. Design Engineer to design and develop advanced composite structures and products for aerospace, defense, space, and commercial applications. This role partners ...

Rock West Composites

Sr. Design Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$110K - $160K/yr

Rock West Composites is seeking a Sr. Design Engineer to design and develop advanced composite structures and products for aerospace, defense, space, and commercial applications. This role partners ...

Kyocera

Senior Design Engineer

San Diego, CA

$87K - $125K/yr

We're hiring a Senior Design Engineer at our San Diego, CA location! Join a stable, long-term opportunity where your work matters. We're hiring a Senior Design Engineer to support production and ...

Kyocera

Senior Design Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$87K - $125K/yr

We're hiring a Senior Design Engineer at our San Diego, CA location! Join a stable, long-term opportunity where your work matters. We're hiring a Senior Design Engineer to support production and ...

Orthofix

Design Engineer

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

JOB PURPOSE As a Design Engineer on our Product Development Team, you'll collaborate with other engineers and work cross-functionally with our Marketing, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Quality teams ...

K2 Staffing

Electrical Design Engineer

San Diego, CA

Design Engineering * Develop schematic designs, single-line diagrams, and load schedules for electrical systems. * Perform technical calculations (e.g., arc flash, short circuit, voltage drop, load ...

Alphatec Spine

Design Engineer

Carlsbad, CA

Assists Project Engineers with providing technical expertise to Marketing and Sales as to intent of design function. * Assists Project Engineers with providing technical expertise to Regulatory ...

The Structures Company

Design Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$100 - $150/hr

Design Engineer LOCATION: San Diego, CA PAY RATE: $100.00 - 150.00/hour We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier ...

Legence

Electrical Design Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

General Responsibilities Pre-Design Engineering * Perform field surveys for the design of electrical systems, gather information, and prepare site assessment report * Prepare electrical schematic ...

P2S Inc.

Electrical Design Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

General Responsibilities Pre-Design Engineering * Perform field surveys for the design of electrical systems, gather information, and prepare site assessment report * Prepare electrical schematic ...

Apple

DDR Design Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

As a logic design engineer, you will be involved in all phases of the design, from concept study, architecture definition, design and verification, to silicon bring-up and characterization.

Viasat, Inc.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Carlsbad, CA

$149K - $224K/yr

What you'll do Viasat is looking for a dynamic Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our growing team. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for the design, documentation, and testing of ...

Alphatec Spine

Design Engineer

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Assists Project Engineers with providing technical expertise to Marketing and Sales as to intent of design function. * Assists Project Engineers with providing technical expertise to Regulatory ...

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How much do design developer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for design developer in La Jolla, CA is $135,614.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $111,100.00 and $164,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Design Developer vs Graphic Designer?

AspectDesign DeveloperGraphic Designer
CredentialsTypically holds a degree in design, computer science, or related fields; may have coding certificationsUsually has a degree or diploma in graphic design or visual arts
Work EnvironmentWorks on digital interfaces, websites, and applications, often collaborating with developersFocuses on visual content creation for print and digital media
Industry UsageCommon in tech, web development, and digital product companiesPrevalent in advertising, publishing, and branding agencies

Design Developers combine design skills with coding knowledge to create functional digital products, while Graphic Designers focus on visual aesthetics and branding. Both roles require creativity, but Design Developers are more involved in the technical implementation of designs for digital platforms.

What does a design developer do?

A design developer combines design skills with development expertise to create functional and visually appealing digital products, such as websites and applications. They often work with design tools like Adobe Creative Suite and coding languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to implement and refine designs. Strong collaboration with designers and developers is essential to ensure the final product aligns with project goals.

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Staff IT Software Design Developer

San Diego, CA • On-site

Qualcomm
Technology, Communication and Media • 10K+ employees

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$151K - $192K/yr

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Company:
Qualcomm Incorporated
Job Area:
Information Technology Group, Information Technology Group > IT Software Developer
General Summary:
This individual leads, plans, synthesizes ambiguous or conflicting requirements and performs the complex responsibility of designing and developing software across the stack for web applications and engineering tools that include programming at the data layer, integration layer, API layer, and the UI layer. Develops large-scale, distributed, and fault-tolerant systems, integrations, APIs and solutions that are focused, but not limited to, engineering. Designs and develops applications on both on-prem and cloud infrastructure including the deployment frameworks. Supports SaaS products implementation and integration to manage business needs. Manages/tracks the software development process from development to production release in collaboration with other IT teams. Acts as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings and communicates and implements a development plan.
*Telecommuting permitted.*
Will accept a Bachelor's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or related degree field and five (5) years of progressive experience in a related occupation.
Pay Range: $151,832.00 - $192,100.00/year
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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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San Diego, CA, US

Year founded

1985

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