QGOV Security Software Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $134,800–$202,200 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Closes: Dec 12, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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

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TL;DR · QGOV Security Software Engineer

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The QGOV Software Engineer role at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., is a senior position within the government solutions team, focusing on software security for government partners. This engineer will conduct comprehensive vulnerability research and design tools to enhance security measures across various technologies. Daily tasks include implementing embedded software solutions, performing code reviews, and documenting vulnerabilities and mitigations. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of experience in C, C++, Java, or Python, with a strong grasp of x86 and ARM architectures, Linux fundamentals, and tools like gdb and Git. Experience with Android platform tools, reverse engineering, and using LLMs to aid security workflows is highly preferred. This role addresses critical security needs for government clients at scale, requiring an active TOP SECRET clearance and on-site presence.

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 needs.
Conduct code reviews and regression tests for quality assurance.
Document technical details of vulnerabilities and their mitigations.

What we're looking for

Active TOP SECRET clearance required.
3+ years of experience in embedded software engineering and programming (C, C++, Java, Python).
Strong understanding of x86 and ARM architectures, including calling conventions and memory management.
Advanced knowledge of Linux operating system fundamentals and standard tools like gdb, strace.
Experience with Git or other source code management systems and Android platform tools.
Proficient in reverse engineering tools such as IDA pro or Ghidra.

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