... assist vulnerability research. • Design and implement embedded software solutions to meet ... security vulnerabilities • Experience using Large Language Models (LLMs) to augment reverse ...
... assist vulnerability research. • Design and implement embedded software solutions to meet ... security vulnerabilities • Experience using Large Language Models (LLMs) to augment reverse ...
... assist vulnerability research. • Design and implement embedded software solutions to meet ... security vulnerabilities • Experience using Large Language Models (LLMs) to augment reverse ...
... assist vulnerability research. • Design and implement embedded software solutions to meet ... security vulnerabilities • Experience using Large Language Models (LLMs) to augment reverse ...
Sr. Software Engineer
$135K - $179K/yr
SECURITY CLEARANCE : TS/SCI with both Polygraphs is required POSITION: Sr. Software Engineer ... These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions ...
Sr. Software Engineer
$135K - $179K/yr
SECURITY CLEARANCE : TS/SCI with both Polygraphs is required POSITION: Sr. Software Engineer ... These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions ...
Application Security Engineer
Brooklyn, NY · On-site
$63.75 - $85.25/hr
... automation, software testing, vulnerability management, malware defenses, networks, reverse ... Assist the various teams internal to FDNY, in reproducing, triaging, and fixing application ...
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Application Security Engineer
Brooklyn, NY · On-site
$63.75 - $85.25/hr
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Programming Support - Assist software engineering teams with writing, debugging, optimizing, and ... Secret Security Clearance * 2+ Years of Software Development Experience Desired Qualifications:
Software Engineer
Cape Canaveral, FL · On-site
Programming Support - Assist software engineering teams with writing, debugging, optimizing, and ... Secret Security Clearance * 2+ Years of Software Development Experience Desired Qualifications:
Application Security
$63 - $84/hr
Infojini Consulting is recognized as one of the fastest growing IT services and software ... assist NLM application teams to apply the best practice for application security and catch ...
Application Security
$63 - $84/hr
Infojini Consulting is recognized as one of the fastest growing IT services and software ... assist NLM application teams to apply the best practice for application security and catch ...
Mid-Level Application Security Engineer (35710716)
Springfield, MA · On-site
$100/hr
The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge of secure software development, extensive ... secure code. * Assist in incident response activities related to application security breaches ...
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Mid-Level Application Security Engineer (35710716)
Springfield, MA · On-site
$100/hr
The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge of secure software development, extensive ... secure code. * Assist in incident response activities related to application security breaches ...
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San Diego, CA · On-site +1
... Assist in the development and maintenance of data processing pipelines for imagery, 3D scanning ... Familiarity with software security best practices and secure development concepts. Strong written ...
Software Engineer
San Diego, CA · On-site +1
... Assist in the development and maintenance of data processing pipelines for imagery, 3D scanning ... Familiarity with software security best practices and secure development concepts. Strong written ...
This role will work closely with Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, Hardware Engineering ... Security Testing & Validation * Assist with security testing activities including vulnerability ...
This role will work closely with Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, Hardware Engineering ... Security Testing & Validation * Assist with security testing activities including vulnerability ...
This role will work closely with Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, Hardware Engineering ... Security Testing & Validation * Assist with security testing activities including vulnerability ...
This role will work closely with Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, Hardware Engineering ... Security Testing & Validation * Assist with security testing activities including vulnerability ...
This role will work closely with Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, Hardware Engineering ... Security Testing & Validation * Assist with security testing activities including vulnerability ...
This role will work closely with Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, Hardware Engineering ... Security Testing & Validation * Assist with security testing activities including vulnerability ...
This role will work closely with Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, Hardware Engineering ... Security Testing & Validation * Assist with security testing activities including vulnerability ...
This role will work closely with Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, Hardware Engineering ... Security Testing & Validation * Assist with security testing activities including vulnerability ...
This role will work closely with Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, Hardware Engineering ... Security Testing & Validation * Assist with security testing activities including vulnerability ...
This role will work closely with Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, Hardware Engineering ... Security Testing & Validation * Assist with security testing activities including vulnerability ...
Lead application security assessment and remediation activities across multiple DHRA software ... As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist ...
Lead application security assessment and remediation activities across multiple DHRA software ... As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist ...
This role will work closely with Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, Hardware Engineering ... Security Testing & Validation * Assist with security testing activities including vulnerability ...
This role will work closely with Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, Hardware Engineering ... Security Testing & Validation * Assist with security testing activities including vulnerability ...
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Linthicum, MD · On-site
$135K - $216K/yr
O&M support for running applications (improve and patch). Assist in developing deployment plan ... Perform on-going security testing and code review to improve software security. Troubleshoot and ...
Software Developer
Linthicum, MD · On-site
$135K - $216K/yr
O&M support for running applications (improve and patch). Assist in developing deployment plan ... Perform on-going security testing and code review to improve software security. Troubleshoot and ...
This role will work closely with Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, Hardware Engineering ... Security Testing & Validation * Assist with security testing activities including vulnerability ...
This role will work closely with Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, Hardware Engineering ... Security Testing & Validation * Assist with security testing activities including vulnerability ...
This role will work closely with Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, Hardware Engineering ... Security Testing & Validation * Assist with security testing activities including vulnerability ...
This role will work closely with Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, Hardware Engineering ... Security Testing & Validation * Assist with security testing activities including vulnerability ...
Sr. Software Engineer (KIN-SWE3-03.081825)
Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site
$135K - $179K/yr
SECURITY CLEARANCE : TS/SCI with both Polygraphs is required POSITION: Sr. Software Engineer ... These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions ...
Sr. Software Engineer (KIN-SWE3-03.081825)
Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site
$135K - $179K/yr
SECURITY CLEARANCE : TS/SCI with both Polygraphs is required POSITION: Sr. Software Engineer ... These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions ...
This role will work closely with Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, Hardware Engineering ... Security Testing & Validation * Assist with security testing activities including vulnerability ...
This role will work closely with Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, Hardware Engineering ... Security Testing & Validation * Assist with security testing activities including vulnerability ...
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Qualcomm rating
9.6
Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
5th of 191 rated software companies
Job description
Job Summary:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a QGOV Software Engineer with a focus on software security. The candidate will work with established teams to research, design, and implement solutions relevant to government partners, with responsibilities including software vulnerability research and the design of embedded software solutions.
Responsibilities:
• Perform end-to-end software vulnerability research against software stacks to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Design and implement software tools to assist vulnerability research.
• Design and implement embedded software solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Assists in performing code reviews and regression tests as well as the triaging of issues to ensure the quality of code.
• Write technical documentation to describe software vulnerabilities and mitigations.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
Preferred:
• Active TOP SECRET clearance
• 3+ years of work experience with programming language such as C, C++, Java, Python
• 3+ years of embedded software engineering or related work experience.
• Strong understanding of calling conventions, registers usage, and memory management across x86 and ARM architectures
• Advanced knowledge of Linux operating system fundamentals
• Experience using standard Linux tools like gdb, strace, ltrace, objdump, readelf.
• Experience with Trace32/JTAG tools
• Experience with Git or other source code management systems
• Experience with Android platform tools, including Android Debug Bridge (ADB)
• Proficient user of IDA pro or Ghidra
• Experience in software based reverse engineering
• Experience in identification and remediation of security vulnerabilities
• Experience using Large Language Models (LLMs) to augment reverse engineering workflows and vulnerability discovery process.
Company:
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices. Founded in 1985, the company is headquartered in San Diego, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a QGOV Software Engineer with a focus on software security. The candidate will work with established teams to research, design, and implement solutions relevant to government partners, with responsibilities including software vulnerability research and the design of embedded software solutions.
Responsibilities:
• Perform end-to-end software vulnerability research against software stacks to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Design and implement software tools to assist vulnerability research.
• Design and implement embedded software solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Assists in performing code reviews and regression tests as well as the triaging of issues to ensure the quality of code.
• Write technical documentation to describe software vulnerabilities and mitigations.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
Preferred:
• Active TOP SECRET clearance
• 3+ years of work experience with programming language such as C, C++, Java, Python
• 3+ years of embedded software engineering or related work experience.
• Strong understanding of calling conventions, registers usage, and memory management across x86 and ARM architectures
• Advanced knowledge of Linux operating system fundamentals
• Experience using standard Linux tools like gdb, strace, ltrace, objdump, readelf.
• Experience with Trace32/JTAG tools
• Experience with Git or other source code management systems
• Experience with Android platform tools, including Android Debug Bridge (ADB)
• Proficient user of IDA pro or Ghidra
• Experience in software based reverse engineering
• Experience in identification and remediation of security vulnerabilities
• Experience using Large Language Models (LLMs) to augment reverse engineering workflows and vulnerability discovery process.
Company:
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices. Founded in 1985, the company is headquartered in San Diego, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.
About Qualcomm
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Qualcomm is enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected. You interact with products and technologies made possible by Qualcomm every day, including 5G-enabled smartphones that double as pro-level cameras and gaming devices, smarter vehicles and cities, and the technology behind the smart, connected factories that manufactured your latest purchase. Our powerful connectivity solutions keep you connected—even in remote areas. Qualcomm 5G and AI innovations are the power behind the connected intelligent edge. You’ll find our technologies behind and inside the innovations that deliver significant value across multiple industries and to billions of people every day.
Industry
Technology, communication and media
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
San Diego, CA, US
Year founded
1985