Hardware Security Architect – Staff / Senior Staff

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.