Security Infrastructure Software Engineer - Cork, Ireland

Qualcomm; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock bonus

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Pension matching

Education assistance

Relocation support

Insurance package

Well-being program

Bike scheme

Job summary

QT Technologies Ireland Limited, part of Qualcomm's Cryptographic Operations Group, seeks an experienced Java developer to build server applications handling keys protected by HSMs on-premises.

You will participate in architecture, development, testing and deployment, collaborating with device engineering teams to optimize secure infrastructure and provisioning workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong programming skills in Java and related build/integration tools.
• Programming skills in Python and C.
• Clear understanding of cryptographic key management including PKI, certificates, and symmetric key hierarchies.

Responsibilities

• Develop Java-based server applications that manage cryptographic keys and integrate with Hardware Security Modules.
• Contribute to architecture, development, testing, integration and debugging of secure infrastructure services.
• Collaborate with device engineering teams to design efficient and secure solutions for provisioning and signing.

Skills

Java

Python

C

Spring/RESTEasy

JCA/JCE

Build tools

PKCS11/HSM

Cryptography

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/related

Tools

Java frameworks

XML

Job description

Company:

QT Technologies Ireland Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

About the Role

Are you an experienced Java developer with experience in creating Java-based server applications that use the most sensitive of security assets — cryptographic keys? We are looking for a passionate and skilled software engineer to join the development branch of Qualcomm's Cryptographic Operations Group. This team creates the services that support device image signing and factory provisioning with keys protected by Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) across the entire Qualcomm organisation. Our services our mostly exposed through Java implementations running on standalone, on-premises servers with attached HSMs which have to meet very high security and assurance requirements.

You will be an integral part of a highly-skilled team and will contribute to all facets of the system: architecture, development, testing, integration, and debugging. You will also contribute to the architecture of Qualcomm's products by working with the device engineering teams about what is possible and efficient with our secure infrastructure systems.

Please note that this position is part of the Qualcomm engineering team. It is not a cybersecurity IT position.

What are we looking for?

• Strong programming skills in Java and related build / integration tools.
• Programming skills in Python and C.
• Clear understanding of cryptographic key management including public key infrastructures, certificates, and symmetric key hierarchies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player that is able to work independently and collaborate with colleagues in different geographic regions.
• Ideally, you will be able to demonstrate the following:
• Experience with Java-based frameworks (Spring, XML, RESTEasy).
• Experience with JCA/JCE.
• Experience with Java-centric build tool chains.
• Experience collaborating with teams that operate both on-site and virtual servers.
• Experience with network programming and security.
• Experience with PKCS11 and Hardware Security Module (HSM) integration.
• Familiarity with the latest developments in Post-Quantum Cryptography.

Where you will be working

Cork has a proud reputation as Ireland's second largest economic engine and is now one of the Top 20 location choices in Europe with 39,000 people being employed by over 170 overseas companies.

There's a growing diversity in the region with people from many nationalities relocating to Cork, relishing the opportunity to work and live in a location that offers an excellent quality of life.

A gateway to Europe, Cork airport provides access to almost 50 international destinations including transatlantic air routes.

What's on Offer

Apart from working in an open, relaxed and collaborative space, you will enjoy:

• Salary, stock and performance related bonus
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Employee stock purchase scheme
• Matching pension scheme
• Education Assistance
• Relocation and immigration support (if needed)
• Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance
• Subsidised memberships for physical and mental well‑being
• Bicycle purchase scheme
• Employee run clubs, including, running, football, chess, badminton + many more

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer.

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