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Hardware Security Program Manager

San Diego, California, United States of AmericaFull-time2026-09-23 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead planning, execution, and delivery of next-generation Security IP solutions across Qualcomm's SoC portfolio, establishing the foundation of Root of Trust architecture, secure boot, cryptographic accelerators, and trusted execution environments.

Role type

Senior IC Hardware Security Program Manager

Builds

High-quality security hardware/firmware solutions for Qualcomm's SoC portfolio

Domain

Semiconductor / Hardware Security

Required skills

Program management, budget management, risk assessment, stakeholder management, cross-functional leadership, roadmap planning, resource allocation, technical domain expertise in VLSI and hardware/software development cycle

Preferred skills

Hardware security architectures, Root of Trust technologies, secure boot, cryptography, secure storage, trusted execution environments, hardware isolation mechanisms, TrustZone, virtualization, security certification processes, secure element architectures, FIPS, Common Criteria, GlobalPlatform, EMVCo, PMP certification

Technologies

SoC, Root of Trust, secure boot, cryptographic accelerators, trusted execution environments, memory protection frameworks, TrustZone, virtualization, FIPS, Common Criteria, GlobalPlatform, EMVCo

Responsibilities

Manage overall lifecycle of Security IP program development, drive program management framework and portfolio execution, organize interdepartmental meetings to set milestones and plans, troubleshoot program issues and develop mitigation strategies, develop engineering performance indicators for risk identification, report to senior management on milestones and risks, establish routine update and communication processes, direct roadmap quotation and PPM activities, manage budget allocation and on-boarding process, charter focus on architecture phase and spec alignment, innovate and improve program management metrics and processes

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC