Security Software Engineer - Vulnerability Research

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 111,300 - 166,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Opportunity for annual RSU grants

Job summary

Qualcomm is seeking a Software Engineer focused on software security in San Diego. The role involves vulnerability research, developing solutions, and code reviews in collaboration with teams.

Candidates must have programming experience with C, C++, Java, or Python and a bachelor's or higher degree in the relevant field. The position offers a competitive salary range of $111,300 - $166,900 annually, along with benefits like bonuses and RSU grants.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python.
• Strong understanding of calling conventions, register usage, and memory management across x86 and ARM architectures.
• Experience in identification and remediation of security vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end software vulnerability research against software stacks.
• Design and implement software tools to assist vulnerability research.
• Assist in performing code reviews and regression tests.

Skills

C

C++

Java

Python

Linux operating system fundamentals

Software reverse engineering

Software vulnerability research

Education

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

Master's degree in relevant fields

PhD in relevant fields

Tools

gdb

strace

ltrace

objdump

readelf

Trace32/JTAG tools

Git

Android Debug Bridge (ADB)

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Job description

Qualcomm is seeking a Software Engineer focused on software security in San Diego. The role involves vulnerability research, developing solutions, and code reviews in collaboration with teams.

Candidates must have programming experience with C, C++, Java, or Python and a bachelor's or higher degree in the relevant field. The position offers a competitive salary range of $111,300 - $166,900 annually, along with benefits like bonuses and RSU grants.