Security System Test Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$121,800–$182,600 / yr
Posted
26 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Mar 30, 2027
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99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Security System Test Engineer

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The Security System Test Engineer joins the Hardware Security Team to support diverse product portfolios including Artificial Intelligence, Mobile, Automotive, and XR/VR. This role involves developing scalable methodologies, software vectors, test benches, and automation tools to support critical security certifications such as FIPS, SESIP, Common Criteria, Global Platform, and the EU Cyber Resilience Act. You will collaborate with system architects, hardware designers, and security analysts to validate that security architectures meet rigorous certification requirements. Required technical skills include low-level software development in C, C++, and Assembly, along with knowledge of ARM and RISCV processors. You will utilize SCM tools like GIT and Perforce, defect tracking systems like JIRA, and debug system initialization using Lauterbach Trace32 to isolate hardware and software faults.

Skills

C C++ Assembly ARM RISCV Git Perforce JIRA Agile Cryptography Lauterbach Trace32 ASIC Design Hardware Security FIPS SESIP Common Criteria Global Platform Operating Systems

What you'll do

  • Develop scalable methodologies, software vectors, and test benches for security certifications like FIPS and SESIP.
  • Build automation tools and test platform assemblies to support global security standards and regulations.
  • Develop and maintain software vectors across various chipset families.
  • Debug software vectors and system initialization using Lauterbach Trace32 and Practice Scripts.
  • Validate that security architecture and engineering designs meet specific security certification requirements.
  • Leverage lab instrument automation to collect large characterization data sets across environmental parameters.
  • Develop test vectors to triage and isolate hardware and software faults.
  • Write low-level software in C, C++, and Assembly for ARM and RISC-V processors.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field with 2+ years of ASIC experience.
  • Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field with 1+ year of ASIC experience.
  • PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Experience in low-level software development using C, C++, and Assembly.
  • Excellent knowledge of ARM and RISC-V processors.
  • Experience with SCM tools like GIT and Perforce, and defect tracking tools like JIRA or CQ.
  • Strong debug skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.
  • Knowledge of security protocols, operating systems, and multi-core computing (preferred).

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