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Principal Hardware Security & Platform Engineer

United States, Washington, Redmond💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-10 → 2026-09-26

Core

Define architecture and technical roadmaps for next-generation trusted infrastructure, hardware root of trust, and cloud-scale cryptographic services platforms.

Role type

Principal Hardware Security & Platform Engineer

Builds

Next-generation trusted infrastructure, hardware root of trust, and cloud-scale cryptographic services platforms

Domain

Hardware security, cloud infrastructure, trusted computing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

System architecture definition, Chip Requirements Documents (CRDs), platform specifications, cross-functional technical roadmaps, hardware/firmware/software interface definition, subsystem partitioning, integration strategies, validation strategies, deployment planning, engineering tooling development, automation framework building, diagnostics, telemetry, observability solutions, risk identification, technical dependency resolution, mentorship

Preferred skills

Master's degree in Electrical/Computer/Mechanical Engineering

Technologies

Python, C/C++, Go, PowerShell

Responsibilities

Define architecture and technical roadmaps for trusted infrastructure and cryptographic services; Own Chip Requirements Documents (CRDs) and platform requirements; Drive hardware, firmware, and software interface definition and integration strategies; Lead architecture reviews and design tradeoff analysis; Partner with security architects to incorporate security requirements; Drive cross-functional alignment across silicon, hardware, firmware, software, validation, and datacenter teams; Develop engineering tooling, automation, diagnostics, telemetry, and observability solutions; Identify architectural risks and drive resolution; Mentor engineers across multiple initiatives

Seniority

Principal, strategy & mentorship

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