Security Lead, L4E – NVIDIA NVIDIA

Isc2 Eastbay Chapter; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 224,000 - 356,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits package

Job summary

A tech leader in AI and computing seeks a Product Security Lead in Santa Clara, CA. This role involves leading security strategy and architecture for Tegra SoCs, ensuring secure mobile and automotive devices. Ideal candidates have 12+ years in security engineering, with expertise in hardware and firmware security. Responsibilities include security assessments and collaborating with various teams. Competitive salary range of $224,000 to $356,500, alongside equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of proven experience in security engineering.
• At least 3 years focused on product/platform security.
• Strong understanding of hardware and firmware security concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end security process and strategy for Tegra SoCs.
• Perform security assessments and vulnerability analysis.
• Provide hands-on security engineering expertise across technology platforms.

Skills

Security engineering experience

Proficiency in C/C++ or Python

Communication skills

Knowledge of secure boot and key management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SAST/DAST tools

Firmware and bootloaders

Job description

Overview

NVIDIA is seeking a Product Security Lead to develop and lead the security strategy, architecture, and execution for our Tegra system‑on‑chip (SoC) product line. You will help ensure Tegra‑powered mobile, embedded, automotive, and edge‑AI devices with high‑performance, low‑power GPUs and CPUs are built to be secure, resilient in the field, and trusted by customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end security process and strategy with engineering development teams for Tegra SoCs products from architecture to post-release support. Embed security‑by‑design within Tegra hardware, firmware, boot, and software stacks, ensuring security requirements are defined and met at each lifecycle stage.
• Perform security assessments, threat and vulnerability analysis, security white papers for the supported products. Partner with silicon, manufacturing, and platform security engineering to conceptualize and validate hardware security features.
• Triage, review, and prioritize security findings. Provide hands-on security engineering expertise across various technology platforms. Assess risk, craft fixes, and implement them with our dev and QA staff.
• Serve as the primary product security point of contact for various Tegra products with internal collaborators (engineering, program management, legal, customer support) and select strategic customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Information Security, or a related field.
• 12+ years of proven experience in security engineering. At least 3 years focused on product or platform security for sophisticated systems like SoCs, embedded/RTOS, automotive, or edge devices.
• Strong understanding of hardware and firmware security concepts: secure boot, key management, trusted execution, debug and test‑interface security, and silicon root‑of‑trust.
• Proficiency in one or more relevant languages, such as C/C++ or Python, is required. Familiarity with embedded or low‑level software like firmware, bootloaders, drivers, or RTOS/Linux kernel is also needed.
• This role extends across multiple teams and requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Consistent record to influence and lead various teams would be key to success!

Ways To Stand Out In The Crowd

• Hands‑on experience integrating security into the software development lifecycle, including threat modeling, code reviews, SAST/DAST, and dependency or container scanning.
• Background in secure manufacturing and provisioning flows (ATE security, key injection, secure supply chain).
• Experience securing ARM‑based SoCs or GPU/CPU platforms in mobile, automotive, robotics, or edge‑AI domains. Prior work with Tegra, Jetson, or similar NVIDIA embedded platforms is a plus!
• Knowledge of relevant security standards and frameworks (for example, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 21434, IEC 62443, or similar, depending on domain).
• Experience with coordinated vulnerability disclosure programs and working with external researchers.

Compensation and Benefits

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 224,000 USD – 356,500 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Additional Information

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until February 3, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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