Software Security Engineer (Multiple Levels)

Qualcomm

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $102,300–$153,500 / yr
Posted: 18 days ago
Closes: Nov 23, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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This role $128k

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

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TL;DR · Software Security Engineer (Multiple Levels)

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Qualcomm Technologies is seeking a software engineer to join its Secure Systems Group, where you will contribute to the development of security solutions for devices across various operating environments. This role involves working on both user and kernel space layers, requiring strong C programming skills and an understanding of secure coding practices. You will collaborate with multi-disciplined teams to debug issues in different software and hardware environments, interact closely with internal stakeholders, and potentially support external customers. Ideal candidates have experience with embedded systems, operating system concepts, JTAG-enabled devices, and debugging tools. Familiarity with cryptography, Qualcomm MSM development, ARM and RISC-V architectures, and ARM Trustzone is beneficial. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential for this position.

Skills

C JTAG ARM Qualcomm MSM Qualcomm AMSS RISC-V Trustzone Embedded Systems Operating Systems Debugging Software Architecture Computer Architecture Memory Management Task Scheduling Cryptography Secure Protocols

What you'll do

Develop software engineering solutions for secure systems projects.
Work on all layers of device architecture, including user and kernel space.
Debug in various software environments and on hardware.
Implement secure programming best practices using C.
Understand and apply concepts of operating system tasks and memory management.

What we're looking for

0-7 years of software engineering experience.
Proficient in C programming with secure coding practices.
Expertise in embedded hardware and driver concepts.
Knowledge of operating system concepts including tasks, signals, timers, and memory management.
Experience debugging JTAG-enabled devices using software debuggers.
Familiarity with cryptography and secure protocols (desired).
Background in Qualcomm MSM and AMSS development (preferred).

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