Lead Embedded Security Architect (Hardware & IO)

NVIDIA; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA seeks a technical leader to define and implement security research, architecture and design for next‑generation NVIDIA Networking products. This hands‑on role spans hardware and software with cross‑functional collaboration across NVIDIA and external partners to meet security requirements.

You will work on architectures, security primitives, and trusted platforms, engaging with customers and teams to address threats and ensure robust, secure solutions for complex networking systems.

Qualifications

• BSc, MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on work with IO interfaces including I2C, I3C, SPI, UART, USB, PCIe.
• Experience with boot architecture in embedded devices and servers.
• Knowledge of RISC‑V, Root‑of‑trust, and security processors.
• Low‑level firmware programming and security‑by‑design hardware.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop and implement architecture solutions (hardware and software) meeting security requirements.
• Apply hardware security primitives to enable secure software extensions.
• Collaborate with partners on open‑source software implementations.
• Guide direction of IO interfaces (I2C, I3C, SPI, UART, USB, PCIe) across hardware/software teams.
• Model architecture, validate, and develop infrastructure for trusted platforms.
• Work with customers/partners to identify and address security issues.

Skills

I2C

I3C

SPI

UART

USB

PCIe

Verilog

Python

C/C++

ARM assembly

Education

BSc|MS|PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Verilog HDL

ARM assembly

C/C++

Python scripting

Perl scripting

Job description

NVIDIA seeks a technical leader to define and implement security research, architecture and design for next‑generation NVIDIA Networking products. This hands‑on role spans hardware and software with cross‑functional collaboration across NVIDIA and external partners to meet security requirements.

You will work on architectures, security primitives, and trusted platforms, engaging with customers and teams to address threats and ensure robust, secure solutions for complex networking systems.