Senior Security Certification Engineer - Qualcomm - Guyancourt - France

<div class="container-3Gm1a"><h2><br><b>Company:</b></h2>Qualcomm France S.A.R.L.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2><b>Job Area:</b></h2>Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Security Engineering<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><u><b>General Summary:</b></u></p><div><div><p></p><p></p><p><span><span>A world leader in smart mobile technologies, QCT offers complete solutions that enable continuous innovation for today's smart connected devices. Our vast expertise in wireless technology, combined with our unique<span> </span></span><span>systems</span><span><span> </span>approach to developing solutions, puts QCT at the forefront of the rapidly expanding mobile industry. QCT offers solutions for CDMA, UMTS, GSM and LTE technologies, providing support for both 3G, 4G and now 5G networks and devices. Qualcomm also offers a broad portfolio of additional wired and wireless technologies for the mobile, networking, computing and consumer electronics product segments.<span> </span></span><span>All of</span><span><span> </span>our solutions and products are elegantly engineered for optimal performance and power consumption. Our system-on-chip solutions like Snapdragon bring together CPU, GPU, connectivity, security, multimedia and GPS technologies in a way that is redefining mobile possibilities for people everywhere. Because of its unsurpassed performance and capabilities, Snapdragon is enhancing the mobile experience and fueling an ever-expanding array of new connected device categories, ranging from smartphones to tablets to e-readers and beyond.</span></span><span> </span></p><p></p></div><div><p><span><span>As a Senior Security Certification Engineer, you will join the team responsible for the security certifications and evaluations of Qualcomm chipsets. In this senior role, you will drive and coordinate certification efforts across multiple industry standards (</span><span>including  Common</span><span><span> </span>Criteria</span><span>, EUCC</span><span>, SESIP, etc.), ensuring our products meet global security requirements. Working at a system level spanning hardware, software, and infrastructure, you will serve as a subject-matter expert interfacing with internal engineering teams (hardware/software design, product security) as well as Qualcomm’s security lab, accredited third-party evaluation labs, and government evaluation authorities to successfully plan and complete security evaluations of Qualcomm products.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>This role exposes you to all aspects of hardware and software security design, including architecture, cryptographic and secure IP development, security countermeasures, security lifecycle management, and formal certification requirements. You will leverage your deep expertise to lead documentation and evaluation processes, contribute to security architecture reviews, and guide cross-functional teams in implementing best practices. By ensuring Qualcomm chipsets achieve key certifications (from Common Criteria,<span> </span></span><span>Globalplatform</span><span>, GSMA</span><span>, and FIPS validations to new compliance frameworks<span> </span></span><span>under the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)), you will play a critical part in enabling trusted, industry-leading security solutions.</span></span><span> </span></p><p></p><p><b>We are open on the location for this role for the right individual </b></p><p></p></div><div><p><b><span>Minimum Qualifications:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering</span><span>, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>7</span><span>+<span> </span></span><span>years of experience in embedded product’s security, cryptography and security certification (e.g. Secure Processor or secure element, Cryptographic libraries, hardware cryptography and embedded security software…) in the context</span><span><span> </span>of</span><span><span> </span>Common Criteria (CC),<span> </span></span><span>FIPS,<span> </span></span><span>SESIP or banking standards such as EMVCo, MasterCard, VISA, etc</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p></p></div><div><p><b><span>Preferred Qualifications:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Master’s degree in the above fields and 7+ years of relevant experience.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Extensive expertise in security certification standards: Proven hands-on experience with both FIPS 140-2/140-3 and</span><span>/or</span><span><span> </span>Common Criteria evaluation processes, </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>leading the preparation of required documentation (Security Targets, Security Policies) and managing engagements with evaluation labs and certification bodies.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Track record of successful Common Criteria certifications, especially at higher assurance levels (e.g., EAL4+ / EAL5+) – experience with smart card /<span> </span></span><span>eUICC</span><span><span> </span>protection profiles or similar secure element evaluations is highly desired.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Broad certification portfolio knowledge: Familiarity with other security certification schemes and standards such as MDFPP, FIDO</span><span><span> </span>and</span><span><span> </span>IEC62443 or ISO<span> </span></span><span>21434</span><span><span> </span>,</span><span><span> </span>etc. Experience adapting to new frameworks is a strong plus.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Regulatory awareness: Knowledge of emerging global cybersecurity regulations and schemes (e.g., CRA</span><span><span> </span></span><span>and the<span> </span></span><span>EUCC</span><span><span> </span>framework) and how they impact product security certification strategy.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Familiarity with cryptographic algorithms (SHA, AES, DES, ECC, RSA), their implementation methods and use models within high level protocols, is expected.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience in secure systems engineering (4+ years or more) –</span><span>for example,<span> </span></span><span>working on secure SoC/ASIC projects, integrating hardware and software IP from architecture specification through to silicon qualification – demonstrating understanding of complex SoC design and verification processes.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience with security management, site security audits, or deploying secure development processes in engineering and manufacturing environments is a plus. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Design experience and background in low power, high volume applications are a plus</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p></p></div><div><p><span><span>This senior role is ideal for a seasoned security certification professional who can take ownership of certification projects, provide technical leadership, and ensure Qualcomm’s products achieve and maintain the highest security assurances in a rapidly evolving global landscape</span></span><span> </span></p></div></div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><u><b>Minimum Qualifications:</b></u></p>• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Security Engineering or related work experience. <br> OR<br>Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Security Engineering or related work experience. <br> OR<br>PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Security Engineering or related work experience.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>*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.</span></p><div><p></p><p><span>Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail </span><a href="mailto:disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com"><span>disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com</span></a><span> or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found </span><a href="https://qualcomm.service-now.com/hrpublic?id=hr_public_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0039028">here</a><span>. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).</span></p><p></p><p></p></div><p></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>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.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies</b>:<span><span> </span></span>Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited <span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span class="WGI1">resumes/applications.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>If you would like more information about this role, please contact </span><a href="http://www.qualcomm.com/contact/corporate">Qualcomm Careers</a><span>.</span></p></div>

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