Secure Hardware Architect for Trusted Computing & Enclaves

OpenAI; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 293,000 - 490,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenAI is seeking a Hardware Platform Security Architect to own security across silicon, hardware, and systems in a remote US-based role. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and partner vendors to deploy secure silicon that meets OpenAI's cryptographic requirements.

The role requires 10+ years in hardware security, expertise in secure hardware deployment at scale, and strong coding skills in Rust/C/C++ with Python. A proactive, ownership-driven mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in hardware security or hardware–software co-design.
• Experience deploying secure hardware systems at scale.
• Strong coding skills in Rust and/or C/C++, with Python.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and debug complex production systems.

Responsibilities

• Co-Architect Secure Silicon with cross-functional teams to meet end-to-end requirements.
• Co-Architect Secure Hardware with vendors to meet performance and security needs.
• Co-Architect Secure Systems using TPM2, Secure Boot, SGX/SEV technologies.
• Drive Innovation by aligning hardware advances with OpenAI’s cryptographic needs.

Skills

Hardware security

C/C++

Rust

Python

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Advanced degree in Computer Architecture or related field

Tools

TPM2

Secure Boot

Intel SGX

AMD-SEV

Job description

OpenAI is seeking a Hardware Platform Security Architect to own security across silicon, hardware, and systems in a remote US-based role. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and partner vendors to deploy secure silicon that meets OpenAI's cryptographic requirements.

The role requires 10+ years in hardware security, expertise in secure hardware deployment at scale, and strong coding skills in Rust/C/C++ with Python. A proactive, ownership-driven mindset is essential.