Security Software Engineer

Qualcomm

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Quick summary

Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $111,300–$166,900 / yr
Posted: 109 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes: Nov 22, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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This role $139k

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TL;DR · Security Software Engineer

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QGOV Security Software Engineer will join the Engineering Group to focus on software security for government partners. The role involves performing end-to-end software vulnerability research against various software stacks to identify and mitigate risks while designing and implementing embedded software solutions and tools to assist in research efforts. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting code reviews, performing regression tests, triaging issues, and writing technical documentation regarding vulnerabilities. Candidates must possess expertise in C, C++, Java, or Python, along with a deep understanding of Linux fundamentals, memory management, and x86 and ARM architectures. Technical proficiency is required in tools such as gdb, strace, ltrace, objdump, readelf, Trace32/JTAG, and Android Debug Bridge. Additionally, the role requires experience in software-based reverse engineering using IDA Pro or Ghidra, and utilizing Large Language Models to enhance vulnerability discovery workflows.

Skills

C C++ Java Python x86 ARM Linux gdb strace ltrace objdump readelf Trace32 JTAG Git Android Debug Bridge IDA Pro Ghidra Reverse Engineering LLMs

What you'll do

Perform end-to-end software vulnerability research against various software stacks to identify and mitigate risks.
Design and implement custom tools to assist in the vulnerability research process.
Develop embedded software solutions that meet specific customer requirements.
Conduct code reviews and regression tests to ensure high software quality.
Triage technical issues and bugs discovered during the development or testing phases.
Write technical documentation describing identified software vulnerabilities and their corresponding mitigations.

What we're looking for

Active TOP SECRET clearance.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
2+ years of academic or work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
3+ years of work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
3+ years of embedded software engineering or related work experience.
Proficiency in Linux fundamentals, standard tools (gdb, strace), and reverse engineering using IDA Pro or Ghidra.