Qualcomm
Compensation Analyst, Staff
$128K–$192K
San Diego, California · On-site · Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum qualification alternatives: 5+ years with a bachelor's degree; 7+ years with an associate's degree; or 9+ years with a High School Diploma or equivalent. Advanced degrees may substitute for up to two years. Preferred requirements also list 7+ years in Compensation, 5+ years using Compensation-related systems/tools, and 2+ years each in senior-leadership interaction and large matrixed organizations.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree and 5+ years; OR Associate's degree and 7+ years; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 9+ years. Relevant advanced degrees may substitute for up to two years of experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.
About the job
Supports compensation work across mergers and acquisitions, from due diligence through employee transition, while contributing to broader compensation programs and initiatives.
What you'll do
- Manage compensation workstreams for M&A and strategic initiatives, including due diligence, integration, onboarding, and employee transitions.
- Analyze compensation, incentive, equity, benefits, and retention programs; develop recommendations and materials for leadership decisions.
- Partner with cross-functional teams and support compensation planning, market pricing, job architecture, governance, and related projects.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of Compensation, Human Resources, Finance, or related work experience; OR Associate's degree and 7+ years; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 9+ years.
- Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may substitute for up to two years of work experience (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years).
Nice to have
- 7+ years of Compensation work experience.
- 5+ years utilizing Compensation-related systems/tools; 2+ years interacting with senior leadership and 2+ years working in a large matrixed organization; Certified Compensation Professional (CCP).
Pay
$128,000.00 - $192,000.00 USD (base salary)
Tools
Advanced Excel, Workday, Tech Industry Surveys
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