Server SoC Security Architect

Qualcomm

Actively hiring
San Diego, CA Posted 21 days ago $164,000–$246,000 / year
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As a Server SoC Security Architect at Qualcomm Technologies, you will join a dynamic team responsible for the security architecture of Snapdragon processors across various devices including mobile phones, laptops, and data centers. Your role involves establishing system security requirements, specifying and reviewing architecture for hardware and software security mechanisms, conducting threat analyses, and collaborating with product management and standards teams to ensure industry-leading solutions. You will leverage expertise in Root of Trust, TEE, Confidential Compute Architecture, and Applied Cryptography while working on cutting-edge technologies like RME, TDX, SEV-SNP, and RISCV CoVE. This position requires extensive knowledge of server platform security architecture and lifecycle management, as well as strong communication and leadership skills to drive projects forward in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Root of Trust TEE Access Control I/O Security SoC/HW Isolation RME TDX SEV-SNP RISCV CoVE TDISP Secure Boot HW/SW threat analysis Applied Cryptography Protocols Server Platform security architecture lifecycle/debug management provisioning attestation/measurement

What you'll do

  • Establish system security requirements for Server SoC focusing on functionality, performance, and security levels.
  • Specify and review architecture of System/SoC level security mechanisms.
  • Conduct platform security threat analysis to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Perform competitive analysis of security systems and features.
  • Explore future technologies related to server security.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in SoC Security architecture and design.
  • 5+ years of expertise in Compute/Data Center SoC Architecture.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Confidential Compute Architecture technologies.
  • Strong understanding of security software architecture for secure boot processes.
  • Extensive knowledge of server platform security lifecycle management.
  • Expertise in applied cryptography, threat analysis, and HW/SW isolation.
  • Excellent communication skills and leadership experience in technical projects.

Market check

Salary context

This $164,000–$246,000 range sits above 68% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$133,370–$225,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$143,812–$221,693

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

Qualcomm currently has 569 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$224,400 across 536 roles with salary data.

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