AI Security Architect

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 306,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401(k) with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Health/vision/dental insurance

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. is seeking a Security Architect to design, implement, and govern secure AI systems across the enterprise, protecting AI/ML models, data pipelines, and GenAI applications from threats while enabling safe innovation.

You will partner with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to embed security into AI development, manage risk, and drive secure cloud deployments across multiple platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 8+ years in cybersecurity architecture or engineering.
• Experience securing AI/ML systems or data platforms.
• Knowledge of cloud security (IAM, networks, containers, serverless) and API security.

Responsibilities

• Design secure architectures for AI/ML systems, including training, inference and deployment pipelines.
• Define security controls for LLMs, GenAI platforms and AI APIs.
• Embed security into MLOps pipelines (DevSecOps for AI).
• Lead security reviews and architecture boards; mentor AI security engineers.

Skills

AI/ML security

Threat modeling

Zero Trust

Data privacy

Cloud security

Secure MLOps

Agent AI security

Security engineering

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Cybersecurity

Tools

MLflow

Kubeflow

SageMaker

SIEM/XDR

Job description

SAN JOSE

Full time

R54236

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Cadence InfoSec seeking a Security Architect with deep expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) security to design, implement, and govern secure AI systems across the enterprise. This role will focus on protecting AI/ML models, data pipelines, and GenAI applications from emerging threats while enabling safe innovation.

Key Responsibilities

AI/ML Security Architecture

• Design secure architectures for AI/ML systems, including model training, inference, and deployment pipelines

• Define security controls for LLMs (Large Language Models), GenAI platforms, and AI APIs

• Embed security into MLOps pipelines (DevSecOps for AI)

Threat Modeling & Risk Management

• Conduct threat modeling for AI systems (e.g., prompt injection, model poisoning, data leakage)

• Develop risk frameworks aligned with NIST AI Risk Management Framework

• Identify and mitigate adversarial AI threats and abuse cases

Data Security & Privacy

• Ensure protection of training and inference data (PII, PHI, proprietary data)

• Implement data governance, anonymization, and encryption strategies

• Ensure compliance with regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.)

Cloud & Platform Security

• Secure AI workloads across cloud platforms such as

• Amazon Web Service

• Microsoft Azure

• Google Cloud

• IBM Cloud

• Architect secure integrations with AI services and APIs

Model Security & Integrity

• Protect against model theft, inversion, and extraction attacks

• Implement model monitoring for drift, anomalies, and abuse

• Ensure secure model storage, versioning, and access control

Governance & Compliance

• Establish AI security policies, standards, and guardrails

• Align with industry AI frameworks such as

• ISO AI standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 42001)

• Support audit, regulatory, and CIO and CISO reporting

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams

• Provide security guidance for AI product development

• Lead security reviews and architecture boards

• Mentor security engineers on AI-specific threats

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

• 8+ years in cybersecurity architecture or engineering

• Experience securing AI/ML systems or data platforms

• Strong understanding of:

• Cloud security (IAM, network, containers, serverless)

• API security and microservices

• Encryption, key management, and identity systems

• Development of Agent and Agentic AI for security use cases

• Experience with MCP

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with LLMs (e.g., prompt engineering, RAG architectures)

• Familiarity with adversarial ML techniques

• Knowledge of tools like:

• MLflow, Kubeflow, SageMaker

• SIEM/XDR platforms

• Certifications:

• CISSP, CCSP, or cloud security certifications

• Experience in semiconductor industry is a plus

Key Skills

• AI Threat Modeling (Prompt Injection, Data Poisoning, Model Evasion)

• Secure MLOps / DevSecOps

• Zero Trust Architecture

• Data Privacy & Governance

• Cloud-Native Security

• Risk & Compliance Management

The annual salary range for California is $164,500 to $305,500. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.

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Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences.

Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence.

Cadence is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.

Cadence is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.