Qualcomm employees working as Director, Software Engineering in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is in line with the average of Director, Software Engineering professionals at Qualcomm worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Director, Software Engineering ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $216,097 per year (estimate) and goes up to $476,880 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Director, Software Engineering at Qualcomm is $321,179 per year or $154 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $551,275 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $245,289 (25th percentile) and $430,350 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 155 salaries submitted by Qualcomm Director, Software Engineering professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Director, Software Engineering professionals typically earn between $118 and $207 per hour.
Director, Software Engineering professionals typically earn between $20,441 and $35,863 monthly.
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