Qualcomm Chennai Staff Engineer Salaries by 10+ Employees

11 - 16 years exp.

₹30 Lakhs - ₹58 Lakhs

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30% more than the average Staff Engineer Salary in Semiconductors Companies for 11 - 16 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Staff Engineer Salary 11 - 16 years exp. (11 salaries)	₹30 L/yr - ₹58 L/yr
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Research & Development Staff Engineer Salary 16 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹45 L/yr - ₹49.7 L/yr

Last Updated: 20 Nov 2024

Companies similar to Qualcomm for Staff Engineer in Chennai

Qualcomm Staff Engineer Salary

11 - 16 years exp. (15 salaries)

₹30 L/yr - ₹58 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
Altimetrik Staff Engineer Salary 6 - 12 years exp. (270 salaries)	₹11.1 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr 48% less
Freshworks Staff Engineer Salary 9 - 17 years exp. (11 salaries)	₹44 L/yr - ₹66.1 L/yr 18% more
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Navis India Technologies Staff Engineer Salary 13 - 16 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹20 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr 35% less
Mbit Wireless Staff Engineer Salary 9 - 12 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹20 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr 43% less
Cittabase Solutions Staff Engineer Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹3.2 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr 90% less

Staff Engineer salary at Qualcomm ranges between ₹30 Lakhs to ₹58 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 11 years to 16 years. Salary estimates are based on 15 latest salaries received from various employees of Qualcomm.

Latest annual salaries shared by Qualcomm Staff Engineer in Chennai

4mo ago

₹45 Lakhs

16 years exp.

5mo ago

₹39 Lakhs

11 years exp.

5mo ago

₹40 Lakhs

12 years exp.

5mo ago

₹44 Lakhs

16 years exp.

9mo ago

₹40 Lakhs

11 years exp.

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16 years exp.

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11 years exp.

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11 years exp.

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15 years exp.

Experience wise Qualcomm Staff Engineer salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 20 Nov 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
11 years (6 salaries)	₹36 L/yr - ₹58 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹43.8 L/yr - ₹56 L/yr
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13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹44 L/yr - ₹56.2 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹44.2 L/yr - ₹56.5 L/yr
15+ years (7 salaries)	₹30 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr

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8 - 17 years exp.

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10 - 20 years exp.

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Top skills at Qualcomm for Staff Engineer

Python Computer science Staffing C++ Simulation SOC Analog Perl RF Debugging Packaging ESIC Python C++ Hardware Design

Salary related reviews for Qualcomm

Staff Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 17 Aug 2023

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good pay Opportunity to work on Latest technology Good facilities

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

More of management mindset than engineering curiosity. Hectic, mainly due to unnecessary meetings. Trend of running lean on resources.

Work satisfaction - Poor

+2 more

Staff Engineer in Qualcomm Hyderabad

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 18 Oct 2022

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good Salary, hikes and benefits. Career Growth.

Salary - Excellent

+6 more

Dislikes

...and individual expectations are high that needs to be satisfied as per the Role.Ofcourse salary and benefits are very good and so the expectations are also high.

Senior Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 05 Mar 2025

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Salary and other benefits very good. They gave good amount of hikes and shares to employees

Salary - Excellent

+2 more

Dislikes

Work life balance is very bad. Very high toxic environment created with high micro managent. Not good gor fresher's as the people here don't help each other in work as the feel like the other person is competitor to each other

Company culture - Poor

+1 more

Senior Engineer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Other Department

3.0

• posted on 29 Dec 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Working on Technical things, non-technical is very less.

Dislikes

...in, not much scope for wider growth 4. Upper management sounds non-technical 5. Pay is average and not as per experience 6. Groupism and favoritism across team 7. No clear direction for promo 8. No appreciation

Job security - Poor

+3 more

Lead Engineer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 14 Jun 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good salaries Manageable work life balance (depends on the team though) Great job security (in Qualcomm India) Good culture Meals and cabs available Quite a big gym in the campus

Salary - Good

+5 more

Dislikes

...and QC doesn't easily let go of any employee. So, some people are enjoying Govt. job like job satisfaction with much better pay. HR needs to do a much better job in bringing the right talent to the hiring managers and also, in organising employee engagement activities.

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What is the salary of Staff Engineer at Qualcomm in Chennai?

The average salary of a Staff Engineer at Qualcomm in Chennai typically ranges from ₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹58.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 11 years to 16 years).

The top 10% of Staff Engineer in Chennai at Qualcomm earn more than ₹55.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹58.0 Lakhs per year. Staff Engineer Salaries at Qualcomm can be higher or lower depending on factors such as the specific team, level of experience, and additional benefits like bonuses and stock options.

These estimates are based on salary data submitted by 10+ Qualcomm employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Staff Engineer at Qualcomm in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Staff Engineer at Qualcomm in Chennai typically ranges from ₹2,85,479 to ₹2,97,086 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹58.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 11 years to 16 years.The take-home salary is calculated after accounting for standard deductions such as taxes, provident fund (PF), and insurance. Salary estimates are based on 10+ salaries received from various employees of Qualcomm. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What are the key skills required to be a Staff Engineer at Qualcomm in Chennai?

To be a Staff Engineer at Qualcomm in Chennai, the key skills required include:

- Python
- Computer science
- Staffing
- C++
- Simulation

These skills are highly valued at Qualcomm and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Qualcomm for Staff Engineer in India?

Freshworks

₹44.0 Lakhs to ₹66.1 Lakhs per year

These companies are known for offering competitive compensation packages that can exceed the salary offered by Qualcomm, depending on the role and experience level.

What is the salary of a Staff Engineer in companies similar to Qualcomm in Chennai?

The salary of a Staff Engineer at companies similar to Qualcomm in Chennai varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Navis India Technologies	₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year
Mbit Wireless	₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
Altimetrik	₹11.1 Lakhs to ₹33.0 Lakhs per year
Cittabase Solutions	₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs per year

These companies, which operate in similar sectors, offer competitive salaries, although the range can vary based on the company and individual experience levels.

How the salary growth look like for a Staff Engineer at Qualcomm in Chennai?

The salary growth for a Staff Engineer at Qualcomm in Chennai depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Staff Engineer in Chennai can expect the following growth trajectory at Qualcomm:

Experience	Average Salary Range
11 years	₹36.0 Lakhs to ₹58.0 Lakhs per year
12 years	₹43.8 Lakhs to ₹56.0 Lakhs per year
13 years	₹44.0 Lakhs to ₹56.2 Lakhs per year
14 years	₹44.2 Lakhs to ₹56.5 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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Qualcomm Staff Engineer salary in Chennai ranges between ₹30 Lakhs to ₹58 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 15 Qualcomm latest salaries received from various employees of Qualcomm.