CareerPlan

Senior Hardware Security Architect

US, CA, Santa ClaraFull-time$184k2026-10-07 → 2026-11-10

Core

Define, craft, and guide implementation of security architecture for innovative SoCs and GPUs, serving mobile, automotive, gaming, and server platforms.

Role type

Senior Hardware Security Architect

Builds

Secure silicon and platforms for real-time, cost-effective computing

Domain

Semiconductor hardware security, SoC/GPU architecture, Cryptography

Required skills

ASIC design process, SoC/GPU architecture, Cryptography (algorithms, standards, implementation), Secure boot/Measured boot, ARM/RISC-V CPU architectures, Physical attack mitigations (fault injection, side channels), Remote attestation (TPM), DRM standards, Security threat modelling, Penetration testing, Certification compliance

Preferred skills

System architecture for Gaming/Automotive/Server/AI platforms, Programming in C/C++, Verilog, ARM assembly, Python/Perl

Technologies

SoC, GPU, ARM, RISC-V, TPM, C, C++, Verilog, Python, Perl

Responsibilities

Guide platform security direction and develop long-term security roadmap; Research, design, and develop architecture solutions meeting security requirements; Review architectural and verification specifications to ensure IP compliance; Work with customers and partners to identify and address security issues and threats

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC