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Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering
General Summary:
As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world class products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces. Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field. 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
Job OverviewQualcomm is a company of inventors that unlocked 5G ushering in an age of rapid acceleration in connectivity and new possibilities that will transform industries, create jobs, and enrich lives. But this is just the beginning. It takes inventive minds with diverse skills, backgrounds, and cultures to transform 5Gs potential into world-changing technologies and products. This is the Invention Age - and this is where you come in.We are looking for a passionate and skilled software professionals to provide software engineering solutions for development projects in the Security systems team. In this position, you will work with a team of multi-disciplined professionals to develop and optimize systems, tools and methods for QTI security solutions. The position will require you to work on security software development that needs close interactions with internal teams and potentially with external customers as well.You will be contributing on various Security related technologies across Mobile platform Security, Cryptography, Trusted Execution environments, Access control mechanisms, vulnerability detection etc. You will work across multiple processors, Embedded software platforms, and operating systems. Your work will contribute towards making mobile platforms safe and secure to use and thus creating a positive impact on end user of the handset.
ResponsibilitiesDesigning, developing, coding, testing and debugging Security related software on Embedded platforms. Analyze product requirements, identify impacted areas, derive requirements, and produce suitable designs.Developing software in C, Assembly. Python to run on ARM, RISCV & Proprietary CPU platforms. Follow defined methodologies, processes and procedures for various software development activities. Triage, Debug and resolve issues and bugs in the software through good problem solving skills. Collaborate within and cross functional teams as required to ensure quality work products are delivered. Demonstrate Self motivation and strong initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision or direction.Independently represent the team to internal and external stake holders / partners on their area of responsibility.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's / Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Electronics or related field.3-5 years of experience in Embedded software development and programming in C / C++ / Assembly.Strong understanding of Embedded hardware, Computer Architecture and Operating System concepts. Good understanding of OS concepts such as tasks, signals, timers, priorities, deadlocks, stacks, etc.Understanding of RTOS fundamentals like multi-threading, interrupt management, cache/memory management etcExperience with code versioning tools (git / perforce) build tools (Makefiles/SCons), and debuggers like JTAG.Experience in leading and driving software development activities independently and working with multiple teams.Experience in managing software projects across all phases like Requirement analysis, Design and validations.Good understanding of Software Security Concepts, Public Key Cryptography, ARM Trust zone, Virtualization etc.Good communication skills & ability to work with engineers, partners & customers across cultures / geographical sites
Desirable Qualifications Good understanding of and experience on embedded processor architectures like ARMv8/9 or RISC-V processors.Experience with code versioning tools (git / perforce) build tools (Makefiles/SCons), and debuggers like JTAG.Good expertise and experience on product security for embedded devices, which may include a subset of the following skillsets:Symmetric & Asymmetric Cryptography,Device integrity & Authentication,Secure communications, Trusted execution environment, Protected virtualization Platform isolation techniques, Embedded/real time OS security,Vulnerability detection methods, Exploit mitigation techniques,Hardware access control,Secure provisioning and debug,Key management and applied cryptography
