RISC-V Security Architect

QUALCOMM, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 243,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a seasoned security architect to drive RISC-V security extensions in CPU cores and SoCs. The role involves shaping security requirements, standards, and architecture for high-performance devices.

The candidate will review CPU/SoC security mechanisms, analyze competing security features, and plan for future server security technologies within Qualcomm's engineering groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with 8+ years of related work experience.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with 7+ years of related work experience.
• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with 6+ years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Help establish system security requirements for RISC-V CPUs and SoCs, focusing on functionality, performance, and security levels.
• Participate in RISC-V architecture standards development, including security extensions.
• Specify and review the architecture and implementation of CPU/SoC-level security mechanisms.
• Perform competitive analysis of security systems and features.
• Explore future and roadmap server security-related technologies.

Skills

Security & RISC-V architecture

High-performance CPU design

Confidential Compute Architecture

Security Software Architecture

Architecture-level documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or CS

Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or CS

PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering or CS

Job description

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU Engineering

General Summary

In this position you will join the team responsible for security-related RISC-V extensions and their implementation within CPU cores and across SoCs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years industry experience in Security and RISC-V encompassing both architecture and design, and in high-performance CPU and system design.
• Demonstrated expertise in Security Technologies.
• Proficient in Confidential Compute Architecture.
• Understanding of Security Software Architectures.
• Strong capabilities in creating and presenting architecture-level documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Leadership and management experience at the project level

Key Responsibilities

• Help establish system security requirements for RISC-V-based CPUs and SoCs, focusing on functionality, performance, and security levels.
• Participate in RISC-V architecture standards development, including development of RISC-V security extensions.
• Specify and review the architecture and implementation of CPU/SoC level security mechanisms.
• Perform competitive analysis of security systems and features
• Explore future and roadmap server security-related technologies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

Equal Opportunity and Disability Accommodations

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail [e-mail] or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

EEO Employer Statement

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Employee Policies

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits

$243,200.00 - $364,800.00

Pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.