Staff IT Software Developer – Top Secret Clearance Required (San Diego)

Qualcomm

Actively hiring
San Diego, CA · Boulder, CO Posted 29 days ago $128,100–$192,100 / year
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TL;DR

As a DevSecOps Engineer at Qualcomm, you will join a collaborative team in San Diego or Boulder, focusing on provisioning and maintaining secure infrastructure and services. Your day-to-day responsibilities include modernizing traditional applications, deploying new technology, and ensuring stability through automation and continuous improvement. You will leverage extensive Linux experience, scripting languages like Python and Ansible, and tools such as Jenkins, Puppet, Splunk, Docker, AWS, and Azure to automate processes and provide robust security measures. The role requires a deep understanding of DevSecOps principles, the ability to work in a high-trust environment, and a commitment to data-driven decision-making and continuous learning. Ideal candidates have experience with cloud architecture, secure software development lifecycles, and enabling fast, reliable automated testing.

Skills

Linux Python AWS Azure Docker Jenkins Puppet Splunk Vault CI/CD DevSecOps Security Ubuntu RedHat

What you'll do

  • Automate infrastructure provisioning using scripting languages like Ansible and Python.
  • Deploy and secure cloud services on AWS or Azure platforms.
  • Provide comprehensive automated testing coverage for various implementations.
  • Troubleshoot Linux systems using command-line interfaces and diagnostic tools.
  • Maintain high service reliability by understanding security implications of deployments.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
  • Extensive Linux server and workstation experience with proficiency in CLI tools.
  • Experience with AWS or Azure deployment and protection practices.
  • Ability to automate through scripting languages like Python, Ansible, Go.
  • Familiarity with Jenkins, Puppet, Splunk, JIRA, Vault, Docker, AWS, Azure.
  • Strong debugging skills and understanding of DevSecOps principles.
  • Self-driven approach with a focus on stability, reliability, and security.

Market check

Salary context

This $128,100–$192,100 range sits above 19% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$143,000–$242,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$165,000–$214,500

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 569 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$224,400 across 536 roles with salary data.

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