Hardware Security Architect - Staff / Senior Staff

Job Summary

In this position you will join the team responsible for the security architecture of Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. The team works at a system level spanning across hardware, software and infrastructure while striving for industry-leading solutions. This team interacts with product management, customers (e.g., OEMs), partners, HW/SW engineering, and Services engineering teams to find the optimal Security solution. Snapdragon processors are utilized in a variety of devices, including mobile phones, laptops, automotive systems, and data centers, each with distinct security needs. These processors are engineered to address most of these requirements, encompassing a wide range of security technologies found in consumer electronics, such as Root of Trust, Integrated Secure Element, Virtualization, and Confidential Compute.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish system security requirements (both hardware and software) for Server SoC focusing on functionality, performance, and security levels.
• Specify and review the architecture and implementation of System/SoC level security mechanisms.
• Conduct platform security threat analysis.
• Perform competitive analysis of security systems and features
• Explore future and roadmap server security-related technologies.
• Serve as the technical interface to product management and standards teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in isolation-related extensions, including TrustZone, Virtualization, and RME.
• Extensive knowledge of Server Platform security architecture covering lifecycle/debug management, provisioning, attestation/measurement.
• Expertise in Applied Cryptography and Protocols.
• Knowledgeable about Security Certification Processes and Requirements (such as OCP)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Leadership and management experience at the project level