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Job Area: Engineering Group, Software Engineering General Summary: This position is not eligible ... Qualcomm's display software team is looking for a candidate who will contribute to the design ...

#Display Software Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$94K - $141K/yr

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary: ** This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship. ** As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm ...

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How much do display software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for display 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 Display Software Engineer vs UI Developer?

AspectDisplay Software EngineerUI Developer
Primary FocusDeveloping and optimizing display technologies and graphics renderingDesigning and implementing user interfaces for applications
Required SkillsGraphics programming, C++, OpenGL/DirectX, hardware integrationHTML, CSS, JavaScript, UX design
Work EnvironmentHardware/software integration, embedded systems, graphics enginesWeb and app development, front-end design

Display Software Engineers focus on creating and optimizing display technologies and graphics rendering systems, often working closely with hardware. UI Developers concentrate on designing user interfaces for applications, ensuring usability and aesthetic appeal. While both roles involve software development, their core responsibilities and skill sets differ, making them distinct career paths within the tech industry.

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Infographic showing various Display Software Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,524 per year, or $70.9 per hour.

#Display Software Engineer

San Diego, CA • On-site

Qualcomm
Technology, Communication and Media • 10K+ employees

$100 - $125/hr

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Job description

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area: Engineering Group, Software Engineering

General Summary: This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship. Do you have an interest in how leading‑edge consumer devices are created? Do you want to be part of a team that imagines, designs, and creates low‑power, highly efficient hardware accelerators that go into your phones, laptops, watch, smart‑glasses, and automobiles? Qualcomm’s display software team is looking for a candidate who will contribute to the design, development, and verification of leading‑edge technology for our next‑generation Snapdragon line of processors. Our team develops the drivers and software components that accelerate processing of content from engines like the video decoder, camera, and GPU through the Snapdragon Adreno DPU (Display Processing Unit).

Responsibilities
  • Design, code, test, and integrate drivers for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chipsets with a focus on efficiency and robustness.
  • Work with embedded software techniques including memory management, DMA acceleration, interrupt service routines, multi‑threading, synchronization, and interface design (APIs).
  • Develop software in a rapid‑paced environment and deliver drivers targeted for operating systems such as Android, Windows, Zephyr, and Linux.
  • Work in a global environment with teams and customers that depend on our technology to deliver cutting‑edge consumer products.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
Qualifications
  • Strong academic standing with courses focused on software/hardware interaction.
  • Excellent programming skills in C/C++.
  • Experience in scripting with Python.
  • Motivated to learn new technologies and skills related to image processing and hardware acceleration.
  • Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to dissect larger problems and solve challenges through a process of elimination.
  • Effective interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Self‑motivated, hardworking, and flexible.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Basic understanding of frameworks such as DirectX, WDDM, and/or DRM.
  • Basic understanding of ARM and RISC‑V architecture and instructions.
  • Basic understanding of image processing algorithms, image manipulation, or color theory.
  • Basic understanding of high‑speed signals used in electronic devices.
  • Basic understanding of electronics schematics and usage of tools such as an oscilloscope or logic analyzer.
  • Experience building consumer electronics using development kits such as Raspberry Pi or Arduino.
EEO Statement

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.

Pay Range & Benefits

$94,200.00 – $141,200.00. In addition to base salary, this position includes a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants.

For more information about this role or Qualcomm’s benefits, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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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.

Industry

Technology, communication and media

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Diego, CA, US

Year founded

1985