Senior Security Architect - Hardware

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits package

Job summary

NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara, CA seeks a Senior Security Architect to define and guide HW Root of Trust for SoCs and GPUs. You’ll work hands-on with cross‑functional teams and partners to meet security requirements for automotive, gaming and server platforms.

Requires 8+ years in security architecture, strong background in ASIC/SoC security, cryptography, trusted boot, remote attestation, and practical C/C++, Verilog, ARM assembly, Python/Perl. Competitive salary and equity.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• 8+ years of relevant work or research experience
• Experience with ASIC design and large SoCs or GPUs
• Programming and debugging in C/C++, Verilog, ARM assembly, Python/Perl
• Strong communication and customer-facing collaboration

Responsibilities

• Guide platform security direction and develop a long-term HW Root of Trust roadmap
• Design and develop architecture solutions meeting security requirements
• Review architectural and verification specs for IP alignment with security
• Collaborate with customers/partners to address security issues and threats

Skills

Security architecture

Cryptography concepts

Threat modelling

Remote attestation

Communication skills

C/C++ programming

Verilog

ARM assembly

Python/Perl scripting

Education

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

Master's or PhD in related field (preferred)

Tools

Verilog

Python/Perl scripting

C/C++

Job description

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

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI - the next era of computing - with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, we are increasingly known as the AI computing company. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. Are you a creative and autonomous architect with a genuine passion for advancing innovative security features into silicon? If so, we want to hear from you.

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. NVIDIA pioneered accelerated computing. Today, our AI infrastructure powers global intelligence, transforming every industry. Learn more about NVIDIA.