Hardware Penetration testing and Security Engineer (Multiple Levels) - Cork, Ireland

## Company: QT Technologies Ireland Limited ## Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering General Summary: Qualcomm is a world leader in semiconductor innovation — the company behind the technology powering 5G, Snapdragon, and next-generation connected devices. Our GSOC Tech Security Lab in Cork is one of the most advanced hardware penetration testing labs in the industry, and we're growing. About the role We're looking for a Hardware Security Engineer to join our hands-on penetration testing lab in Cork. You'll work directly on Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon chipsets — testing, breaking, and hardening cutting-edge silicon. This is a real offensive security role — not compliance, not paperwork. Expect to get deep into silicon-level attacks, cryptographic analysis, and hardware exploitation, with strong collaboration across Qualcomm's global security network. Key Responsibilities: * Perform hardware & firmware penetration testing on Qualcomm SoCs and chipsets * Execute Side-Channel Attacks (SCA) and Fault Injection (FI) experiments on real silicon * Evaluate cryptographic implementations (AES, RSA, SHA, DES) for vulnerabilities * Develop offensive tools, scripts, and methodologies for security evaluation * Assess security threats and recommend effective countermeasures * Collaborate with Qualcomm security labs across the globe * Engage with government security certification frameworks (e.g., Common Criteria) Preferred Qualifications: * Hands-on experience with Fault Injection (FI) or Side-Channel Attacks (SCA) — essential! * Strong understanding of cryptographic algorithms and their hardware implementations * Curiosity, hacker mindset, and a genuine passion for breaking things to make them safer * Knowledge of statistical analysis and/or entropy analysis * Strong knowledge of microprocessor architecture * Familiarity with signal processing, data analytics, or machine learning * Proficiency in scripting/programming languages (Python, C, MATLAB, etc.) * Exposure to government security standards and certification processes 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. Equal Opportunities We are an Equal Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected classification. 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 Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. OR PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. *References to a...