Firmware Architect - Confidential Compute
Core
Define and evolve next-generation firmware architectures for Confidential Compute, virtualization security, and AMD proprietary technologies (SEV, SEV-TIO, SEV-SNP) to enable industry-leading capabilities for data centers and AI.
Role type
Senior IC Firmware Architect (Confidential Compute)
Builds
Next-gen firmware architectures, Trusted I/O technologies, and secure virtualization features for AMD EPYC server platforms and AI-centric graphics solutions.
Domain
Data Center, High Performance Computing (HPC), Confidential Computing, Virtualization Security
Required skills
Firmware architecture strategy, System architecture definition, Trusted I/O technologies (Device attestation, SPDM, TDISP, Secure MMIO, IOMMU security), Virtualization security, Cross-functional technical leadership, Risk identification and mitigation, Industry standards influence, Mentorship
Preferred skills
AMD SEV/SEV-TIO/SEV-SNP, Trusted Execution Environments (TEE), Secure virtualization, PCIe/CXL/IOMMU architectures, SPDM/Attestation frameworks, Secure boot, Server platform architecture, OS fundamentals
Technologies
SEV, SEV-TIO, SEV-SNP, SPDM, TDISP, PCIe, CXL, IOMMU
Responsibilities
Own firmware architecture for Confidential Computing; Define end-to-end system architecture and technical strategy; Drive architecture reviews across firmware, security, and virtualization teams; Lead definition of Trusted I/O technologies; Identify architectural risks and drive mitigation plans; Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence
