QGOV Security Software Engineer

Stack

Responsibilities

• ▹Perform end-to-end software vulnerability research across software stacks to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• ▹Design and implement software tools that support vulnerability research.
• ▹Design and implement embedded software solutions to meet customer requirements.
• ▹Assist with code reviews, regression testing, and triaging issues to ensure code quality.
• ▹Write technical documentation describing software vulnerabilities and their mitigations.

Requirements

• ▹Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field plus 2+ years of software engineering experience, OR a Master's degree plus 1+ year, OR a PhD in a related field.
• ▹2+ years of academic or work experience with a programming language such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
• ▹Full-time position with a 5-day on-site requirement.

Nice to have

• ▹Active TOP SECRET security clearance.
• ▹3+ years of experience with C, C++, Java, or Python.
• ▹3+ years of embedded software engineering or related experience.
• ▹Strong understanding of calling conventions, register usage, and memory management on x86 and ARM architectures.
• ▹Advanced knowledge of Linux operating system fundamentals.
• ▹Experience with standard Linux tools such as gdb, strace, ltrace, objdump, and readelf.
• ▹Experience with Trace32/JTAG tools.
• ▹Experience with Git or other source code management systems.
• ▹Experience with Android platform tools, including the Android Debug Bridge (ADB).
• ▹Proficient use of IDA Pro or Ghidra.
• ▹Experience with software-based reverse engineering.
• ▹Experience identifying and remediating security vulnerabilities.
• ▹Experience using large language models (LLMs) to augment reverse engineering and vulnerability discovery workflows.

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Annual base pay range of $111,300–$166,900.
• ▹Annual discretionary bonus program.
• ▹Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
• ▹Competitive benefits package.

About the company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is the engineering arm of Qualcomm that builds security-focused software and embedded solutions for government partners.