Software Security Operations Engineer, Senior - Cork, Ireland

Qualcomm; Cork; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary, stock and performance related bonus

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Employee stock purchase scheme

Matching pension scheme

Education Assistance

Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance

Subsidised memberships for physical and mental well-being

Bicycle purchase scheme

Employee run clubs including sports activities

Job summary

Qualcomm in Cork is looking for a Security Engineer to develop and support software applications while collaborating with technology teams. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in C#, .NET Core, Python, or Java, and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science. Qualcomm offers a range of benefits, including salary, stock, and performance bonuses, along with other perks.

The position is essential for ensuring security workflows and requires excellent communication skills. Join Qualcomm to help shape the future of technology.

Qualifications

• At least two years of development experience in C#, .NET Core, Python, or Java.
• Experience in web-servers like IIS for application development.
• Strong debugging skills for vulnerability management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support operational software applications for the Qualcomm Product Security Team.
• Translate high-level requirements into production deliverables.
• Support technology teams on security workflows and resolve production issues.

Skills

C#

.NET Core

Python

Java

IIS

SQL

Microsoft SQL

MySQL

Oracle

Linux

React JS

Microservices architecture

Kubernetes

Debugging skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

PhD in Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Company

QT Technologies Ireland Limited

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Security Engineering

General Summary

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next‑generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. Qualcomm Security Engineers perform security assessments, develop company products, and collaborate across functions to ensure performance metrics and product requirements are met.

You Will

• Develop and support operational software applications for the Qualcomm Product Security Team
• Interact with diverse technology teams to understand their processes and translate high‑level requirements into production mission‑critical deliverables
• Support Qualcomm technology teams on security workflows with a focus on resolving production issues in a timely manner

What We Are Looking For

• At least two years of demonstrated development experience in at least one of: C#, .NET Core, Python, Java
• Experience in web‑servers like IIS and in developing applications that run on them
• Experience in developing SQL/Stored procedures on at least one of the following databases: Microsoft SQL, MySQL, Oracle
• Administrator or developer experience with Linux operating system variants
• Strong familiarity with software security concepts and practices
• Strong debugging and triage skills to investigate complex issues, particularly in the area of vulnerability management
• Experience in React JS /ANT framework is a plus
• Experience with microservices architecture, API gateway, docker container, Kubernetes etc. is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to work independently with minimal supervision

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 is 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.

Equal Opportunities

We are an Equal Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected classification.

What's On Offer

• 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 and many more

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Security Engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Security Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Engineering, 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. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e‑mail [e-mail] or call Qualcomm's toll‑free number. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able to participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.