Principal Security Lead Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices; Santa Clara, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices is seeking a Principal Security Lead Engineer in Santa Clara, CA. You will drive security features across pre- and post-silicon for AMD SoCs and collaborate with firmware, RTL, SW, and architecture teams to deliver secure solutions.

You will lead security architecture, advocate enhancements, drive PSIRT fixes, and provide guidance to customers on security capabilities and programming requirements.

Qualifications

• Focused on computer architecture and security.
• Proven track record of pragmatic security requirements.
• System-level modeling, testing and characterization expertise.
• Understanding of CPU security/power/performance, SW, FW access, and trade-offs.

Responsibilities

• Lead security solutions for the server CPU program and drive customer adoption.
• Push PSIRT fixes to mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Advise internal and external customers on AMD security features and requirements; train teams.
• Apply AI tools to identify and resolve security issues.
• Coordinate with SoC/IP teams to align with customer needs.
• Provide cross-functional debug support to customers with security issues.
• Deliver architecture specs and review proposals.
• Collaborate with Product and System Architects, RTL, PD, SW, Bring-up to deliver security solutions.

Skills

Security

Computer architecture

Firmware security

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in CS/CE/EE

Job description

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PRINCIPAL SECURITY LEAD ENGINEER

THE ROLE:

We are looking for a Principal Engineer with an obsession for security. As part of the role, the Principal Engineer will work closely with other security and firmware engineers, developers and architects across various IPs in leading the designs and implementing security that spans pre-silicon and post-silicon for all AMD SoCs.

The position will drive security features that protect register access, firmware interfaces, configuration controls, sensitive customer data and server platform security. Responsibilities include security architecture, and cross-functional execution support, and require strong technical depth, problem-solving ability, and communication skills.

THE PERSON:

You are passionate about security with creative and effective problem-solving skills, a motivated, self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively in fast paced environments. You have excellent technical communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead Engineer responsible for drive security solutions and customer adoption for the server CPU program, validating features and advocating for enhancements.
• Drive PSIRT bug fixes to mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Provide consultation to internal and external customers regarding AMD security features and programming requirements, owned customer training and in-house training
• Experienced in the use of AI tools to identify and resolve security issues.
• Work with AMD SoC and other IP teams to track trends and development directions to align with customer needs
• Provide technical and cross-functional debug support to customers with security issues.
• Deliver architecture specifications and/or review proposals from internal/external sources
• Collaborate with internal AMD teams (Product and System Architects, RTL, PD, SW, Bring-up) to deliver best-in-class security solutions.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant work experience focused on computer architecture and security, with a strong understanding of the factors influencing register and firmware access protections at chip, system, and product levels.
• Proven track record of providing and following through with pragmatic security requirements
• Expert at tackling multi-variable problems via system-level modeling, testing and characterization, trend analysis/projection, and model verification.
• Computing and Graphics architecture.
• A drive to continuously learn and expand architectural breadth and depth.
• Understands CPU security/power/performance, SW and FW access, and system-level trade-offs

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s, Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

LOCATION:

Santa Clara, CA

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

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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.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.