Distinguished Technologist - Principal Architect, Platform Security and Firmware Systems
Core
Lead architect for hardware-rooted Platform Root of Trust, defining architecture for hardware, firmware, software, and cloud-integrated security capabilities protecting HP commercial PCs.
Role type
Senior IC Principal Architect (Platform Security & Firmware)
Builds
HP Endpoint Security Controller, HP Sure Start, HP Sure Admin, and secure BIOS/firmware configurations
Domain
Hardware security, embedded systems, firmware, PC platform architecture
Required skills
Embedded systems architecture, Platform firmware design, Hardware security, Device manageability, PC system architecture, Cryptographic identity, Attestation, Secure communication, Event logging, Firmware resilience
Preferred skills
Hardware-based roots of trust, DICE/SPDM concepts, Quantum-safe cryptography, Secure element identity, Enterprise endpoint manageability platforms, Scripting/development tools, Customer-facing technical briefings, Commercial PC platform architecture
Technologies
BIOS/UEFI, Embedded controllers, Secure boot, PKI, SPDM, SPI-NAND, PowerShell, C#, Python, Java, GitHub, Visual Studio Code
Responsibilities
Define and evolve HP Sure Start architecture and firmware resilience capabilities; Drive secure BIOS and firmware configuration management strategies; Lead cross-functional architecture definition across hardware, BIOS, embedded controller firmware, diagnostics, cloud services, and customer-facing teams; Anticipate emerging threats and technology shifts including quantum-safe cryptography and supply-chain security; Partner with silicon vendors, OS providers, and security research teams to align platform security direction; Create specifications, proof-of-concepts, validation tools, and reference implementations; Mentor engineers and technical leaders on architectural context and tradeoffs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence
