Principal Hardware Security Architect (Remote)

Forcepull; Only (TN); On-site; USD 293,000 - 490,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenAI is seeking a Hardware Platform Security Architect to own platform security across silicon, firmware, and systems. You will co-design secure silicon with silicon teams and foundries to meet end-to-end security requirements.

The role demands deep expertise in cryptographic hardware, TPM2, secure boot, and trusted enclaves, with strong Rust/C/C++ and Python skills. Remote in US, full-time, highly impactful opportunity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience in hardware security or hardware–software co-design.
• Proven expertise in deploying secure hardware systems at scale and integrating secure hardware primitives.
• Strong coding skills in Rust and/or C/C++, with proficiency in Python.
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams, architect solutions, and debug complex production systems.
• A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with a focus on end-to-end problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Co-Architect Secure Silicon: Collaborate with cross-functional silicon teams to develop secure silicon that meets end-to-end system requirements.
• Co-Architect Secure Hardware: Collaborate with hardware vendors and cross-functional teams to design secure hardware that meets performance and security needs.
• Co-Architect Secure Systems: Architect and deploy systems using TPM2, Secure Boot, Nitro Enclaves, Intel SGX, AMD-SEV, and other secure hardware technologies.
• Drive Innovation: Engage with internal and external partners to align hardware innovations with OpenAI’s trusted computing and cryptographic requirements.

Skills

Rust

C/C++

Python

Security

Embedded

HPC

Low Level Crypto

Education

Advanced degree in Computer Architecture

Tools

TPM2

Secure Boot

Nitro Enclaves

Intel SGX

AMD-SEV

Job description

OpenAI is seeking a Hardware Platform Security Architect to own platform security across silicon, firmware, and systems. You will co-design secure silicon with silicon teams and foundries to meet end-to-end security requirements.

The role demands deep expertise in cryptographic hardware, TPM2, secure boot, and trusted enclaves, with strong Rust/C/C++ and Python skills. Remote in US, full-time, highly impactful opportunity.