Senior CPU Security Architect for SoC Defense

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

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a CPU Security Architect to shape the security foundations of next‑generation CPUs and SOCs.

You will define access-control architectures, privilege models, isolation boundaries, and protection mechanisms across CPU subsystems and firmware interfaces. You will collaborate with SoC architects and product teams to optimize Power, Performance and Area while delivering robust security assurance for our target markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in a field related to electrical/computer engineering or computer science.
• Strong background in hardware/security architecture design and evaluation.
• Experience with access-control architectures for CPU clusters and control processors.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new CPU security features to counteract threats.
• Architect access-control topologies for CPU clusters and control processors, including secure boot and debug access policies.
• Collaborate with HW and SW teams to ensure secure design principles are applied.
• Deliver security architecture specifications for subsystem architects and shared SoC resources.
• Conduct regular security assessments and stay updated on threats and vulnerabilities.

Skills

System security architecture

CPU security

Threat modeling

Cryptography concepts

Communication skills

CPU ISA knowledge (ARM/x86/RISC-V)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science

PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering/Computer Science

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a CPU Security Architect to shape the security foundations of next‑generation CPUs and SOCs.

You will define access-control architectures, privilege models, isolation boundaries, and protection mechanisms across CPU subsystems and firmware interfaces. You will collaborate with SoC architects and product teams to optimize Power, Performance and Area while delivering robust security assurance for our target markets.