Security Infrastructure Software Engineer - Cork, Ireland

Qualcomm

Cork, IEonsitePosted Jul 22, 2026
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Skills

springpythonjava

About the role

Company:

QT Technologies Ireland Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

About the Role

Are you an experienced Java developer with experience in creating Java-based server applications that use the most sensitive of security assets - cryptographic keys? We are looking for a passionate and skilled software engineer to join the development branch of Qualcomm's Cryptographic Operations Group. This team creates the services that support device image signing and factory provisioning with keys protected by Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) across the entire Qualcomm organisation. Our services our mostly exposed through Java implementations running on standalone, on-premises servers with attached HSMs which have to meet very high security and assurance requirements.

You will be an integral part of a highly-skilled team and will contribute to all facets of the system: architecture, development, testing, integration, and debugging. You will also contribute to the architecture of Qualcomm's products by working with the device engineering teams about what is possible and efficient with our secure infrastructure systems.

Please note that this position is part of the Qualcomm engineering team. It is not a cybersecurity IT position.

What are we looking for?

Strong programming skills in Java and related build / integration tools.

Programming skills in Python and C.

Clear understanding of cryptographic key management including public key infrastructures, certificates, and symmetric key hierarchies.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Team player that is able to work independently and collaborate with colleagues in different geographic regions.

Ideally, you will be able to demonstrate the following:

Experience with Java-based frameworks (Spring, XML, RESTEasy).

Experience with JCA/JCE.

Experience with Java-centric build tool chains.

Experience collaborating with teams that operate both on-site and virtual servers.

Experience with network programming and security.

Experience with PKCS11 and Hardware Security Module (HSM) integration.

Familiarity with the latest developments in Post-Quantum Cryptography.

Where you will be working

Cork has a proud reputation as Ireland's second largest economic engine and is now one of the Top 20 location choices in Europe with 39,000 people being employed by over 170 overseas companies.

There's a growing diversity in the region with people from many nationalities relocating to Cork, relishing the opportunity to work and live in a location that offers an excellent quality of life.

A gateway to Europe, Cork airport provides access to almost 50 international destinations including transatlantic air routes.

What's on Offer

Apart from working in an open, relaxed and collaborative space, you will enjoy:

Salary, stock and performance related bonus

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Employee stock purchase scheme

Matching pension scheme

Education Assistance

Relocation and immigration support (if needed)

Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance

Subsidised memberships for physical and mental well-being

Bicycle purchase scheme

Employee run clubs, including, running, football, chess, badminton + many more

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

*References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

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