GPU Hardware Security Architect

Advanced Micro Devices; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive workplace

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices is seeking a self-motivated GPU Hardware Security Architect to join their GPU Architecture team in Santa Clara, CA. The role focuses on defining AMD's next-generation GPU security architecture across various products.

The ideal candidate will have experience in computer architecture, security, and strong technical skills, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to enhance product security solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in computing and graphics architecture.
• Thorough knowledge of RTL design and/or verification.
• Proven track record of delivering security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and architect GPU features to enhance data protection.
• Research attack vectors to prevent data access by bad actors.
• Collaborate with teams to track trends in GPU security.

Skills

Technical depth

Problem-solving ability

Communication skills

Understanding of GPU security

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering

PhD in the same field

Tools

Threat modeling tools

AI tools

Job description

THE ROLE:

We are seeking a self‑motivated GPU Hardware Security Architect to join our growing GPU Architecture team. In this role, you will help define AMD’s next‑generation GPU security architecture across AI/ML, Compute, and Discrete Gaming products.

The position will drive security features that protect register access, firmware interfaces, configuration controls, and sensitive customer data. Responsibilities include threat modeling, access‑path analysis, security architecture, and cross‑functional execution support, requiring strong technical depth, problem‑solving ability, and communication skills.

THE PERSON:

We are looking for an adaptive, self‑motivated engineer to join our growing GPU architecture team. As a key contributor, you will work with threat‑modeling, data analysis, and research of security features for next‑generation designs. The role requires a combination of technical breadth, problem‑solving, and soft skills. The GPU Security Architect is a cross‑functional technical leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and architect next‑generation GPU IP features that enhance protection of register access and sensitive customer data while enabling forward‑looking product capabilities.
• Research and quantify attack vectors through which bad actors can gain access to customer data or GPU configuration, disrupt correct GPU operation, impact performance, or circumvent GPU protections.
• Use AI tools to identify and resolve security issues.
• Ensure AMD's security offerings meet industry standards and anticipate industry trends.
• Collaborate with AMD SoC and other IP teams to track trends and development directions for GPU security.
• Write and deliver architectural specifications to development teams (HW, SW, Firmware, etc.).
• Architect new GPU algorithms to improve GPU security without compromising performance.
• Provide technical and cross‑functional debug support to execution teams, including silicon bring‑up.
• Perform design and threat analysis of firmware and hardware to ensure quality and robustness.
• Deliver architecture specifications and review proposals from internal/external sources.
• Guide execution teams in comprehending and following GPU security guidelines.
• Collaborate with internal AMD teams (Product and System Architects, RTL, PD, SW, Bring‑up) to deliver best‑in‑class security solutions.

Preferred Experience

• Relevant experience focused on computer architecture and security, with a strong understanding of register and firmware access protection at chip, system, and product levels.
• Thorough knowledge of RTL design and/or verification.
• Proven track record of providing and following through with pragmatic security requirements.
• Expertise in tackling multi‑variable problems via system‑level modeling, testing and characterization, trend analysis/projection, and model verification.
• Experience in computing and graphics architecture.
• Drive to continuously learn and expand architectural breadth and depth.
• Understanding of GPU security, power, performance, SW and FW access, and system‑level trade‑offs.
• Knowledge of graphics shader behavior is a benefit.
• Knowledge of machine learning and AI usage is a benefit.
• Experience with threat modeling tools.

Leadership Skills

• Accomplished listener who can analyze, abstract, communicate, and converge on the best ideas.
• Develop strong partnerships with program stakeholders across the organization and with external development teams.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, planning, and teamwork skills.

Academic Credentials

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering, or PhD in the same field.

LOCATION: Santa Clara, CA

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third‑party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.