QGOV Security Software Engineer

Qualcomm

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San Diego, CA Posted 47 days ago $134,800–$202,200 / year
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TL;DR

Seeking a QGOV Software Engineer to join an established team at Qualcomm Technologies, focusing on software security for government partners. This senior-level role involves researching and designing solutions to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in software stacks, developing tools to aid vulnerability research, and implementing embedded software solutions tailored to customer needs. Daily tasks include conducting code reviews, regression testing, issue triaging, and writing technical documentation. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience with C, C++, Java, or Python, a strong grasp of x86 and ARM architectures, and proficiency in Linux tools like gdb and Git. Experience with Android platform tools and large language models to enhance reverse engineering is preferred, along with an active TOP SECRET clearance.

Skills

C C++ Python Linux gdb strace ltrace objdump readelf Git Android ADB IDA Pro Ghidra LLMs CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Perform comprehensive software vulnerability research and mitigation.
  • Design and implement tools to enhance vulnerability research processes.
  • Develop embedded software solutions tailored to customer requirements.
  • Conduct code reviews and regression tests to ensure high-quality code.
  • Document technical details of software vulnerabilities and their mitigations.

What we're looking for

  • Active TOP SECRET clearance required.
  • 3+ years of experience in embedded software engineering or related field.
  • Proficiency in C, C++, Java, and Python programming languages.
  • Strong understanding of x86 and ARM architectures, including memory management.
  • Advanced knowledge of Linux operating system fundamentals and tools like gdb, strace.
  • Experience with Git and Android platform tools such as ADB.
  • Skills in software vulnerability research and remediation.

Market check

Salary context

This $134,800–$202,200 range sits above 57% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$119,000–$202,350

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$142,400–$195,812

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

Qualcomm currently has 595 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$222,500 across 540 roles with salary data.

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