Server SoC Security Architect

Qualcomm

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $164,000–$246,000 / yr
Posted: 126 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Nov 4, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Server SoC Security Architect

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As a Server SoC Security Architect, you will join the team responsible for the security architecture of Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. You will work at a system level across hardware, software, and infrastructure to develop optimal security solutions for diverse devices including mobile phones, laptops, automotive systems, and data centers. Your daily responsibilities include establishing system security requirements, specifying and reviewing SoC level security mechanisms, performing platform threat analyses, and conducting competitive analysis of security features. You will also explore future roadmap technologies and serve as a technical interface to product management and standards teams. The role requires expertise in Root of Trust, TEE, Access Control, I/O Security, and Confidential Compute architectures such as RME, TDX, SEV-SNP, RISCV CoVE, and TDISP. You will also utilize skills in applied cryptography, protocols, and secure boot.

Skills

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

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

A Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of experience, a Master's with 5+ years, or a PhD with 4+ years in ASIC design or related fields is required.
Candidates must have at least 10 years of industry experience in SoC Security architecture and design.
Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in Compute and/or Data Center SoC Architecture.
Demonstrated expertise in security technologies including Root of Trust, TEE, Access Control, I/O Security, and SoC/HW Isolation is required.
Proficiency in Confidential Compute Architecture such as RME, TDX, SEV-SNP, RISCV CoVE, and TDISP is required.
Candidates must have a strong understanding of Secure Boot and security software architecture for compute and data centers.
Skills in HW/SW threat analysis and creating architecture-level documentation are required.
Preferred qualifications include expertise in applied cryptography, server platform security lifecycle management, and project leadership.

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