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June 19, 2026
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Software Security Engineer (Multiple Levels)

San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
$102K/yr - $154K/yr
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a passionate and skilled software engineer to provide software engineering solutions for development projects in the Secure Systems Group. The role involves working on all software layers of the device architecture and requires collaboration with internal teams and external customers.
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Responsibilities

  • 0-7 yrs experience
  • Strong C programming skills, with an emphasis on secure programming best practices
  • Strong understanding of embedded hardware & driver concepts
  • Strong understanding of software and computer architecture concepts
  • Strong understanding of operating system concepts such as tasks, signals, timers, priorities, deadlocks, stacks, memory management, etc
  • Experience with JTAG-enabled devices and software debugger, with excellent debugging skills

Qualification

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 0-7 yrs experience
  • Strong C programming skills, with an emphasis on secure programming best practices
  • Strong understanding of embedded hardware & driver concepts
  • Strong understanding of software and computer architecture concepts
  • Strong understanding of operating system concepts such as tasks, signals, timers, priorities, deadlocks, stacks, memory management, etc
  • Experience with JTAG-enabled devices and software debugger, with excellent debugging skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Being a team player who can function well with minimum supervision
  • Attention to detail and follow-through

Preferred

  • Working knowledge of cryptography and secure protocols
  • Qualcomm MSM and AMSS development experience
  • ARM architecture and software development experience
  • RISC-V architecture and software development experience
  • Experience with on-chip simulators/emulators
  • Experience with ARM Trustzone architecture

Benefits

  • A competitive annual discretionary bonus program
  • Opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus)
  • Highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
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Founded in 1985
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10001+ employees
http://www.qualcomm.com
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
Glassdoor
3.8
Founded in 1985
San Diego, California, USA
10001+ employees
http://www.qualcomm.com