Senior Security Architect - Hardware

NVIDIA Gruppe; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 356,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA seeks a Senior Security Architect to shape HW Root of Trust solutions for our SoCs and GPUs, taking a hands-on leadership role across NVIDIA and external partners.

You will guide platform security, design architecture, and ensure security requirements are met across multiple product lines, collaborating with hardware, software, research, and marketing teams.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• 8+ years of meaningful relevant work or research experience.
• Experience with the ASIC design process and architecture of large SoCs or GPUs.
• Programming and debugging fundamentals across languages such as: C/C++, Verilog, ARM assembly and Python/Perl scripting.
• The ability to work in a dynamic customer focused team and strong communication skills are required.
• You have directly worked on several of the following: System architecture for mobile, automotive, gaming or server platforms; SoC security architecture and security fundamentals including secure boot, measured boot and HW root of trust; ARM or RISCV CPU architectures and related security functionality; Cryptography: algorithms, standards, implementation and application; Security mitigations against physical attacks including fault injection and side channel attacks; Remote attestation mechanisms based on TPM or other solutions; Digital Rights Management (DRM) standards; Security threat modelling and penetration testing; Certification standards and compliance testing

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across the company to guide the direction of platform security and develop a long‑term roadmap for a flexible HW Root of Trust solution that will be integrated into our products, working with hardware, software, research and marketing teams.
• Research, design, and develop architecture solutions meeting internal and external security requirements and standards.
• Review architectural, microarchitectural and verification specifications published by internal teams to ensure all IPs align with platform security requirements.
• Work with customers, partners to identify and address security issues and threats.

Skills

C/C++

Verilog

ARM assembly

Python/Perl scripting

System security architecture

Cryptography

Threat modelling

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Job description

Senior Security Architect

We are now looking for a Senior Security Architect! NVIDIA is seeking a technical leader interested in a chance to define, craft, and guide implementation of HW Root of Trust architecture for our pioneering SoCs and GPUs. You will be expected to take a strong hands‑on role, working with diverse teams across both NVIDIA and external partners to meet HW Root of Trust requirements for our client, automotive, gaming and server platforms.

What you'll be doing:

• Collaborate across the company to guide the direction of platform security and develop a long‑term roadmap for a flexible HW Root of Trust solution that will be integrated into our products, working with hardware, software, research and marketing teams.
• Research, design, and develop architecture solutions meeting internal and external security requirements and standards.
• Review architectural, microarchitectural and verification specifications published by internal teams to ensure all IPs align with platform security requirements.
• Work with customers, partners to identify and address security issues and threats.

What we need to see:

• BS, MS, PhD (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• 8+ years of meaningful relevant work or research experience.
• Experience with the ASIC design process and architecture of large SoCs or GPUs.
• Programming and debugging fundamentals across languages such as: C/C++, Verilog, ARM assembly and Python/Perl scripting.
• The ability to work in a dynamic customer focused team and strong communication skills are required.
• You have directly worked on several of the following:
  • System architecture for mobile, automotive, gaming or server platforms
  • SoC security architecture and security fundamentals including secure boot, measured boot and HW root of trust
  • ARM or RISCV CPU architectures and related security functionality
  • Cryptography: algorithms, standards, implementation and application
  • Security mitigations against physical attacks including fault injection and side channel attacks
  • Remote attestation mechanisms based on TPM or other solutions
  • Digital Rights Management (DRM) standards
  • Security threat modelling and penetration testing
  • Certification standards and compliance testing

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 July 11, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive 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.