GPU Hardware Security Architect

Amd

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$232,000–$348,000 / yr
Posted
87 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Jun 16, 2027

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Above market

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This role $290k
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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 across AI/ML, Compute, and Discrete Gaming products. This role involves investigating and architecting IP features to protect register access, firmware interfaces, configuration controls, and sensitive customer data. The architect will perform threat modeling, analyze data and register access paths, research attack vectors, and develop architectural specifications for hardware, software, and firmware teams. Key responsibilities include designing algorithms to improve security without compromising performance and providing cross-functional debug support during silicon bring-up. The role requires expertise in computer architecture, RTL design or verification, and system-level modeling. Candidates should possess skills in threat modeling tools and AI tool usage to resolve security issues while navigating trade-offs between GPU security, power, and performance within the graphics and computing domains.

What you'll do

  • Architect next-generation GPU features to protect register access and sensitive customer data.
  • Research and quantify attack vectors that could compromise GPU configuration or performance.
  • Develop new GPU algorithms to enhance security without compromising system performance.
  • Write and deliver detailed architectural specifications for hardware, software, and firmware teams.
  • Perform threat modeling and design analysis of firmware and hardware components.
  • Provide technical debug support to execution teams during silicon bring-up.
  • Ensure security offerings meet industry standards and anticipate emerging technology trends.
  • Guide cross-functional teams in following established GPU security guidelines.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
  • Relevant experience in computer architecture and security with a focus on register and firmware access protections.
  • Thorough knowledge of RTL design and/or verification.
  • Expertise in system-level modeling, testing, characterization, and trend analysis to solve multi-variable problems.
  • Experience using AI tools to identify and resolve security issues.
  • Knowledge of computing and graphics architecture, including graphics shader behavior.
  • Proficiency in threat modeling and identifying attack vectors for GPU configuration and data protection.
  • Strong communication skills to deliver architectural specifications and provide cross-functional debug support.

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