Security Software Engineer — Top Secret Clearance

QUALCOMM, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in San Diego seeks a Security Software Engineer focused on government-grade software. You will research, design, and implement vulnerability-focused solutions across embedded stacks and Linux environments for government partners.

Minimum 4+ years in software engineering with C/C++, Java, Python; 3+ years embedded software experience; strong Linux tool knowledge; willingness to work on-site in San Diego; active TS clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field with 4+ years of software engineering experience OR
• Master's with 3+ years OR PhD with 2+ years of software engineering experience.
• 2+ years of programming with C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end software vulnerability research against software stacks to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Design and implement software tools to assist vulnerability research.
• Design and implement embedded software solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Assist in code reviews and regression tests and triage issues to ensure code quality.

Skills

C

C++

Java

Python

Embedded software

Linux fundamentals

gdb

Trace32

JTAG

Git

ADB

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Reverse engineering

Education

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

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Trace32

JTAG

Git

Android Debug Bridge (ADB)

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in San Diego seeks a Security Software Engineer focused on government-grade software. You will research, design, and implement vulnerability-focused solutions across embedded stacks and Linux environments for government partners.

Minimum 4+ years in software engineering with C/C++, Java, Python; 3+ years embedded software experience; strong Linux tool knowledge; willingness to work on-site in San Diego; active TS clearance preferred.