Hardware Security Architect – Staff
Qualcomm · Posted Oct 7
Semiconductor, 5G wireless technology, mobile platform, and AI computing solutions
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About the role
This role joins the team responsible for the security architecture of Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, working at a system level across hardware, software and infrastructure and interacting with product management, OEM customers, partners, and HW/SW and Services engineering teams. Snapdragon processors power mobile phones, laptops, automotive systems, and data centers, and include security technologies such as Root of Trust, Integrated Secure Element, Virtualization, and Confidential Compute. The architect will define and review system/SoC security requirements and mechanisms for Server SoC, conduct platform security threat analysis, and help roadmap future server security technologies.
What you will do
- Establish system security requirements (both hardware and software) for Server SoC focusing on functionality, performance, and security levels.
- Specify and review the architecture and implementation of System/SoC level security mechanisms.
- Conduct platform security threat analysis.
- Perform competitive analysis of security systems and features
- Explore future and roadmap server security-related technologies.
- Serve as the technical interface to product management and standards teams.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- 10+ years industry experience in SoC Security encompassing both architecture and design
- 5+ years industry experience in Compute and/or Data Centre SoC Architecture
- Demonstrated expertise in Security Technologies (Root of Trust, TEE, Access Control, I/O Security)
- Proficient in Confidential Compute Architecture (RME, TDX, SEV-SNP, TDISP)
- Strong understanding of Security Software Architecture for Compute and Data Centers, with a focus on Secure Boot.
- Skilled in HW/SW threat analysis
- Strong capabilities in creating and presenting architecture-level documentation.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
Preferred qualifications
- Proficient in isolation-related extensions, including TrustZone, Virtualization, and RME.
- Extensive knowledge of Server Platform security architecture covering lifecycle/debug management, provisioning, attestation/measurement.
- Expertise in Applied Cryptography and Protocols.
- Knowledgeable about Security Certification Processes and Requirements (such as OCP)
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Leadership and management experience at the project level
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a global leader in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry, including mobile processors, 5G, and on-device artificial intelligence. The company designs and markets digital communications products, semiconductor solutions, and system software used globally across smartphones, automotive solutions, IoT devices, and computing systems. Through extensive R&D and intellectual property licensing, Qualcomm powers a highly interconnected and smarter world.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Company size
- 50000+ employees
- Founded
- 1985
- Location
- San Diego, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $53M raised
- 2018-11-01Grant
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
James H. Thompson
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Ann Chaplin
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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