Server SoC Security Architect

Qualcomm

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On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
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$174,400–$261,600 / yr
Posted
40 days ago
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Mar 16, 2027
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TL;DR · Server SoC Security Architect

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The Server SoC Security Architect joins the team responsible for the security architecture of Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. This role involves establishing system security requirements for hardware and software, specifying security mechanisms, and conducting platform security threat analyses. The architect will perform competitive analysis, explore future roadmap technologies, and serve as a technical interface for product management and standards teams. Key responsibilities include designing for Root of Trust, Integrated Secure Element, Virtualization, and Confidential Compute. Required expertise includes Confidential Compute Architecture such as RME, TDX, SEV-SNP, RISCV CoVE, and TDISP, alongside knowledge of Secure Boot, Applied Cryptography, and I/O Security. The work addresses distinct security needs for mobile phones, laptops, automotive systems, and data centers by providing robust SoC isolation and hardware-level security.

Skills

SoC Security Root of Trust Confidential Compute TEE Secure Boot ASIC Design Virtualization RME TDX SEV-SNP RISCV CoVE TDISP Applied Cryptography HW/SW Threat Analysis Attestation Provisioning

What you'll do

  • Establish hardware and software security requirements for Server SoCs focusing on performance and security levels.
  • Specify and review the architecture and implementation of system-level security mechanisms.
  • Conduct comprehensive platform security threat analyses.
  • Perform competitive analysis of security systems and industry features.
  • Research and explore future roadmap technologies for server security.
  • Serve as the primary technical interface for product management and standards teams.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of industry experience in SoC Security encompassing both architecture and design.
  • 5+ years of industry experience in Compute and/or Data Center SoC Architecture.
  • Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of ASIC experience, Master's with 5+ years, or PhD with 4+ years of ASIC experience.
  • Demonstrated expertise in Security Technologies including Root of Trust, TEE, Access Control, I/O Security, and SoC/HW Isolation.
  • Proficiency in Confidential Compute Architecture (RME, TDX, SEV-SNP, RISCV CoVE, TDISP).
  • Strong understanding of Security Software Architecture for Compute and Data Centers with a focus on Secure Boot.
  • Skilled in HW/SW threat analysis and creating architecture-level documentation.
  • Extensive knowledge of Server Platform security architecture, Applied Cryptography, and leadership experience (preferred).

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