Hardware Security Architect

General Summary:

In this position you will join the team responsible for the security architecture of Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. The team works at a system level spanning across hardware, software and infrastructure while striving for industry-leading solutions. This team interacts with product management, customers (e.g., OEMs), partners, HW/SW engineering, and Services engineering teams to find the optimal Security solution. Snapdragon processors are utilized in a variety of devices, including mobile phones, laptops, automotive systems, and data centers, each with distinct security needs. These processors are engineered to address most of these requirements, encompassing a wide range of security technologies found in consumer electronics, such as Root of Trust, Integrated Secure Element, Virtualization, and Confidential Compute.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

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

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Security Engineering or related work experience.

OR Masters degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Security Engineering or related work experience.ORPhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Security Engineering or related work experience.

Note: 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience. ORMaster's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience. ORPhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.