Senior CPU Security Architect , Next Generation Secure Platform Development

SECQAI; Newmarket; Hybrid; CAD 168,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Employee options programme

Collaborative leadership environment

Shape the tech strategy

Job summary

SECQAI is seeking a Senior CPU Security Architect to join our hybrid team based in London or Bristol. You will architect and implement next-generation CPU security features, work with CPU architects, and drive secure design principles across product lines.

You will collaborate with software, verification, R&D, and security teams, conduct proactive security assessments, and contribute to roadmaps and silicon bring-up. Experience leading engineers and deep ISA knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in EE/CS or related field.
• 9+ years in CPU and system security architecture.
• Deep understanding of memory safety and isolation/virtualization technologies.
• Experience with at least one CPU ISA.
• Proven leadership of a engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement CPU security features with CPU architects and designers.
• Collaborate with software, CPU, verification, R&D, security teams to enforce secure design principles.
• Proactively conduct security assessments and propose changes.
• Stay ahead of trends, threats and vulnerabilities in semiconductors.
• Contribute to roadmap planning, design reviews, and silicon bring-up.
• Collaborate with R&D to develop and evaluate novel security approaches.
• Write detailed technical documentation and review docs for peers.
• Support certification efforts with planning and liaison to labs.

Skills

CPU security architecture

Memory safety

Control flow integrity

ISA expertise

Leadership

Education

B.Eng./B.Sc. in EE/CS

Tools

RISC-V

CHERI ISA

Job description

(Hybrid, London / Bristol)

Overview

• We’re excited to be expanding our Hardware Engineering team and are looking for a Senior CPU Security Architect who is interested in working with pioneers who work at the intersection of secure Semiconductors, Quantum and AI


• Experience an exciting growth journey – you’ll a key employee during an exciting phase of growth for the company. You’ll have the opportunity to influence and shape our technology and the direction of the team as we grow


• The SECQAI environment is highly collaborative, where the team is laser focused on building great product for our customers


• Joining an early-stage company, you’ll get a stake in our shared success through our generous employee option programme

(Hybrid, London / Bristol)

Get to know SECQAI

We’re an ultra-secure hardware and software business enabling the future of confidential computing. Our military grade secure semiconductors provide fully integrated solutions so governments & businesses can focus on what really matters: delivering for their customers and the population at large. We’re looking for passionate, innovative technologists to join us on our exciting journey.

What The Job Involves

• Architect and implement next-generation CPU security features and functions to counteract potential threats, working with CPU architects and designers


• Collaborate with other teams (e.g. software, CPU, verification, R&D, security, etc.) to ensure secure design principles are effectively implemented


• Proactively conduct security assessments and recommend changes as necessary


• Be at the forefront of the latest threats, vulnerabilities and trends across the semiconductor industry


• Contribute to roadmap planning, design reviews, and silicon bring-up, acting as a thought leader within the security field


• Collaborate with R&D teams to develop and evaluate novel approaches to security


• Write detailed technical documentation; reviews technical documentation for peers and other engineers.


• Support certification efforts, including planning, documentation, implementation, and liaison with certification labs and government agencies


• This is a Hybrid role, with a mixture of working from SECQAI’s office in London or Bristol, and at home


• We know how important it is to build in a customer-centric way, so you may be asked to travel to meet SECQAI’s customers and partners in person


• Maintaining the highest standards of integrity: you’ll protect SECQAI’s operations and that of our clients by maintaining confidentiality at all times

Who you are

• You have a B.Eng./B.Sc., M.Eng./M.Sc. or Ph.D. (preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field (or equivalent industry experience)


• You have 9+ years of relevant CPU and system security architecture


• You have a deep understanding of memory safety, control flow integrity, isolation/virtualization technologies


• You have strong experience working with at least one CPU ISA


• You have led a team of engineers


• You’re inquisitive and a self-starter. You love learning, solving problems outside of your comfort zone, starting new things and taking them through to production, all the while learning from your mistakes


• You enjoy collaborating with and supporting a wide range of peers and mentors


• You set a high bar for your own work (both how it works, and how it looks)

Desirable

• You have experience working with RISC-V & CHERI ISAs


• You have functional safety and security knowledge


• You have taken a design from conceptualisation through to tape-out


• You’re interested in building secure systems and platforms, and have knowledge of relevant security standards

Just so you know, if you don’t think you fit all the criteria, but you have what it takes to make an impact as a Senior CPU Security Architect at SECQAI, we’d love to have a chat – you might be a great fit.

The perks

• Competitive Salary


• Generous employee option programme


• Opportunity to work collaboratively with leaders in the field


• Opportunity to help shape and build the technical side of the organisation


• Benefits package: we’re committed to evolving the benefits package as we grow. We'll want to know what matters to you! Of course, that’s in addition to the snack cupboard you can find in our office!