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Qualcomm · Hyderabad · 10+ yrs experience · Posted 2026-04-12
Tech stack: C, C++, Java, Linux, Python
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About the role
Qualcomm India Private Limited
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering
Responsibilities: - Qualcomm is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Security Engineer to lead a global team of software security engineers in developing the next generation of Qualcomm Security Tools.
- This role is ideal for a technically strong leader with a passion for secure software development and a proven track record in managing distributed teams.
- Lead and mentor a global team of software security engineers.
- Drive the design, development, and maintenance of Qualcomm’s security tooling infrastructure.
- Collaborate across time zones and teams to ensure alignment and delivery of high-quality, secure software.
- Shape technical direction and enforce best practices in code quality, testing, and security.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to define requirements and deliver robust solutions.
- Ensure timely delivery of features and fixes through effective sprint planning and execution.
Qualifications: - Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of industry experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Strong proficiency in Python, including experience with unit testing, CI/CD pipelines, git workflows, and build systems.
- Solid understanding of software security principles and practices.
- Experience working with cryptographic technologies such as OpenSSL, ECDSA, and RSA.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Knowledge of Secure bootloader and binary authentication process.
- Experience with ARM processors and embedded systems development.
- Familiarity with the full product development lifecycle.
- Hands-on experience with device drivers and peripheral integration.
- Proficiency in debugging tools and techniques, especially for embedded systems.
- Strong C/C++ programming skills and experience with RTOS (preferably Linux).
- Prior experience with microcontrollers, microprocessors, and smart device platforms.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of industry experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Strong proficiency in Python, including experience with unit testing, CI/CD pipelines, git workflows, and build systems.
- Solid understanding of software security principles and practices.
- Experience working with cryptographic technologies such as OpenSSL, ECDSA, and RSA.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Knowledge of Secure bootloader and binary authentication process.
- Experience with ARM processors and embedded systems development.
- Familiarity with the full product development lifecycle.
- Hands-on experience with device drivers and peripheral integration.
- Proficiency in debugging tools and techniques, especially for embedded systems.
- Strong C/C++ programming skills and experience with RTOS (preferably Linux).
- Prior experience with microcontrollers, microprocessors, and smart device platforms.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Qualcomm is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Security Engineer to lead a global team of software security engineers in developing the next generation of Qualcomm Security Tools.
- This role is ideal for a technically strong leader with a passion for secure software development and a proven track record in managing distributed teams.
- Lead and mentor a global team of software security engineers.
- Drive the design, development, and maintenance of Qualcomm’s security tooling infrastructure.
- Collaborate across time zones and teams to ensure alignment and delivery of high-quality, secure software.
- Shape technical direction and enforce best practices in code quality, testing, and security.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to define requirements and deliver robust solutions.
- Ensure timely delivery of features and fixes through effective sprint planning and execution.