RISC-V Security Architect: CPU/SoC Security & Extensions

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

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced security-focused engineer to join the CPU Engineering group. You will contribute to security-related RISC-V extensions and their implementation within CPU cores and across SoCs.

The role requires extensive experience in security, architecture, and high-performance CPU design, with strong documentation and leadership capabilities. This position is based in California within Qualcomm’s CPU Engineering organization.

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.

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.

Skills

RISC-V Security Architecture

Security Technologies

Confidential Compute Architecture

Security Software Architecture

Architecture Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8+ years experience

Master's degree + 7+ years experience

PhD + 6+ years experience

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced security-focused engineer to join the CPU Engineering group. You will contribute to security-related RISC-V extensions and their implementation within CPU cores and across SoCs.

The role requires extensive experience in security, architecture, and high-performance CPU design, with strong documentation and leadership capabilities. This position is based in California within Qualcomm’s CPU Engineering organization.