RISC-V Security Architect — CPU/SoC Security Lead

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

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.