Software Security Engineer (Multiple Levels Available) - Cork, IRL at Qualcomm

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Updated 2026-11-05, from our data and official sources.

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About the role

Responsibilities:
- Design, implement and maintain software security solutions across device software layers (user and kernel space).
- Develop secure, production-quality C code and apply secure coding best practices throughout feature development.
- Debug and root-cause issues across software environments and on hardware using JTAG and low-level debuggers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide technical support to internal teams and external customers as required.
- Participate in design reviews, threat modelling and vulnerability remediation activities.
- Document findings, produce security reports and contribute to continuous improvement of secure development practices.

Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
- 0–7 years of relevant experience (level varies by role).
- Strong C programming skills with emphasis on secure programming techniques.
- Solid understanding of embedded hardware, device drivers, computer architecture and OS concepts (tasks, memory, priorities, deadlocks).
- Experience with JTAG-enabled devices and low-level debugging tools.
- Desirable: knowledge of cryptography/secure protocols, Qualcomm MSM/AMSS, ARM or RISC-V architectures, on-chip simulators and ARM TrustZone.
- Strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in teams with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Develop software engineering solutions for security projects within the Secure Systems Group. Work across all software layers, including user and kernel space, to implement and debug QTI security solutions on hardware.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 0-7 years of experience. Must possess strong C programming skills and a deep understanding of embedded systems, OS concepts, and computer architecture.

Key skills

• C Programming — in 4 other listings on The Stack
• Secure Programming — not in any other listing on The Stack
• Embedded Hardware — not in any other listing on The Stack
• Driver Concepts — not in any other listing on The Stack
• Computer Architecture — in 2 other listings on The Stack
• Operating System Concepts — not in any other listing on The Stack
• JTAG — in 5 other listings on The Stack
• Software Debugging — not in any other listing on The Stack
• Cryptography
• Secure Protocols
• Qualcomm MSM
• AMSS Development
• ARM Architecture
• RISC-V Architecture
• On-chip Simulators
• ARM Trustzone

On The Stack (as of 2026-11-05)

• Qualcomm has 30 other listings on The Stack, 30 of them marked as offering visa sponsorship.
• 37 visa-sponsored jobs in Ireland on The Stack, posted in the last 60 days.
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Frequently asked questions about Qualcomm

Is this Software Security Engineer (Multiple Levels Available) - Cork, IRL role still open?

It was posted on 2026-06-30. Listings more than 30 days old may no longer be active, so check Qualcomm's site before applying.

Does Qualcomm offer visa sponsorship?

This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on Qualcomm's site.

Where is this role located?

The listing gives the location as Ireland. It is marked on-site.

What skills does this role ask for?

The listing names: C Programming, Secure Programming, Embedded Hardware, Driver Concepts, Computer Architecture, Operating System Concepts, JTAG, Software Debugging, Cryptography, Secure Protocols, Qualcomm MSM, AMSS Development, ARM Architecture, RISC-V Architecture, On-chip Simulators, ARM Trustzone.