The salary trajectory of a Senior GPU Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $152,818 per year (estimate) and goes up to $384,602 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior GPU Software Engineer at Qualcomm is $216,140 per year or $104 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $361,401 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $166,525 (25th percentile) and $284,784 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3,291 salaries submitted by Qualcomm Senior GPU Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Senior GPU Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $80 and $137 per hour.
Senior GPU Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $13,877 and $23,732 monthly.
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