GPU Hardware Security Architect

Amd

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$232,000–$348,000 / yr
Posted
133 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Jun 16, 2027

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About Amd

AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) is a semiconductor company that develops high-performance processors, graphics cards, and adaptive computing solutions for gaming, data centers, and embedded markets. Industry: Semiconductors

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TL;DR · GPU Hardware Security Architect

The GPU Hardware Security Architect joins the GPU Architecture team to define next-generation security architecture for AI/ML, Compute, and Discrete Gaming products. This role involves investigating and architecting GPU IP features to protect register access, firmware interfaces, configuration controls, and sensitive customer data. Key responsibilities include performing threat modeling, researching attack vectors, and conducting access-path analysis to ensure robustness without compromising performance. The architect must write specifications for hardware, software, and firmware teams while providing cross-functional debug support during silicon bring-up. Required skills include expertise in computer architecture, RTL design, verification, and system-level modeling. The role requires a deep understanding of GPU security, power, and performance trade-offs, utilizing AI tools to identify security issues and ensuring all designs meet industry standards and trends.

What you'll do

  • Architect next-generation GPU IP features to protect register access and sensitive customer data.
  • Research and quantify attack vectors that could disrupt GPU operation or circumvent security protections.
  • Write and deliver detailed architectural specifications for hardware, software, and firmware development teams.
  • Design new GPU algorithms to improve security without compromising system performance.
  • Perform threat modeling and design analysis on firmware and hardware to ensure robustness.
  • Provide technical debug support to execution teams during silicon bring-up.
  • Guide development teams in following GPU security guidelines and industry standards.
  • Use AI tools to identify and resolve security issues within the architecture.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience in computer architecture and security, specifically regarding register and firmware access protections (preferred).
  • Thorough knowledge of RTL design and/or verification (preferred).
  • Expertise in tackling multi-variable problems via system-level modeling, testing, characterization, and trend analysis (preferred).
  • Knowledge of GPU security, power, performance, SW/FW access, and system-level trade-offs (preferred).
  • Knowledge of Machine Learning, AI usage, and Graphics Shader behavior (preferred).
  • Experience using AI tools to identify and resolve security issues.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

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