Senior Software Engineer, Security

NVIDIA; California (MO); On-site; USD 184,000 - 357,000; Full time

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Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Security Architect to protect at-scale AI infrastructure, HPC environments, and cluster systems. You will design, implement, and evolve security controls, lead incident response, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to safeguard critical assets.

The role emphasizes securing large Linux ecosystems, threat modeling, and governance, with opportunities to shape security policy and tooling across NVIDIA’s AI computing platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience securing large-scale Linux infrastructure.
• Knowledge of risk management, threat modeling, vulnerability management, and access control.
• Experience with incident response, disaster recovery, and breach handling.
• Clear written and verbal communication with technical and leadership audiences.
• Experience in programming secure computing environments, with proficiency in C/C++
• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience with 8+ yrs of industry experience
• Experience with system level threat modeling, risk management frameworks and risk mitigation techniques.
• Experience with compute and networking systems security architecture and engineering; AI agent security (sandboxing, Mythos).

Responsibilities

• Build and enforce security controls, systems, and policies for cluster infrastructure of new NVIDIA hardware.
• Identify, assess, and reduce cybersecurity risks; report major risks clearly to leadership.
• Develop and lead incident response and disaster recovery plans.
• Investigate security incidents and drive root-cause analysis.
• Ensure systems meet IT, legal, regulatory, and information security standards.
• Improve security governance, documentation, and audit readiness.
• Train peers and users on practical security standard methodologies.
• Work with infrastructure, networking, storage, OS, firmware, and application teams to harden systems.

Skills

Linux security

Risk management

Incident response

Threat modeling

C/C++

Security governance

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity

Tools

Mythos

SELinux

AppArmor

eBPF

Kubernetes

Job description

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

We are looking for an outstanding engineer to be a Senior Security Architect focused on securing at-scale infrastructure, high-performance computing environments, and AI cluster systems. Be a key player in protecting some of the most sophisticated computing hardware, software, and datacenter platforms in the world. You will help design, implement, and evolve security systems, policies, and operational practices that protect critical infrastructure and intellectual property. You will work with engineering, infrastructure, research, platform, legal, compliance, and executive teams to identify risks, respond to incidents, and build resilient security programs for next-generation AI infrastructure.

What You'll Be Doing

• Build and enforce security controls, systems, and policies for cluster infrastructure of new NVIDIA hardware.
• Identify, assess, and reduce cybersecurity risks; report major risks clearly to leadership.
• Develop and lead incident response and disaster recovery plans.
• Investigate security incidents and drive root-cause analysis.
• Ensure systems meet IT, legal, regulatory, and information security standards.
• Improve security governance, documentation, and audit readiness.
• Train peers and users on practical security standard methodologies.
• Work with infrastructure, networking, storage, OS, firmware, and application teams to harden systems.

What We Need To See

• Experience securing large-scale Linux infrastructure.
• Proven understanding of risk management, threat modeling, vulnerability management, and access control.
• Experience with incident response, disaster recovery, and breach handling.
• Knowledge of compliance, governance, and data protection requirements. Clear written and verbal communication with technical and leadership audiences.
• Experience in programming secure computing environments, with proficiency in C/C++
• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience with 8+ yrs of industry experience
• Experience with system level threat modeling, risk management frameworks and risk mitigation techniques.
• Experience with compute and networking systems security architecture and engineering Experience in securing AI agents using sandboxing technologies and AI-based threat detection (e.g. Mythos)

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• Experience with modern authentication and identity frameworks such as OAuth 2.1, OIDC, Kerberos, FIDO2/WebAuthn. Experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID, including cross-realm trusts and identity federation (SCIMv2)
• Experience managing centralized Linux identity (FreeIPA/RHEL IdM/SSSD), including PKI lifecycle management and Host-Based Access Control. Linux kernel hardening (SELinux/AppArmor) and observability (eBPF).
• Developing secure software in Rust, prioritizing memory safety. Experience hardening HPC schedulers and storage, Slurm alongside parallel filesystems like Lustre and NFS.
• Experience securing containerized workloads (Docker, Enroot, Kubernetes). Knowledge of high-speed fabric security like InfiniBand PKeys/MKeys.
• Zero Trust, ZTNA, VRFs, VLANs, performance-optimized firewalls. Use of advanced vulnerability management and supply chain mitigation (CVSS 4.0, SBOM).

We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our exclusive engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you!

NVIDIA is leading the way in groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing and Visualization. The GPU, our invention, serves as the visual cortex of modern computers and is at the heart of our products and services.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until May 28, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

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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