SoC Security Architecture

Arm; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 198,100 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm is seeking an experienced SoC Security Architect to lead the definition and development of security architectures for diverse System-on-Chip products. You will shape root-of-trust, secure boot, key management, confidential compute, and related security features across multiple market segments.

The role requires expertise in hardware/software threat analysis, memory safety, isolation, attestation, and secure update/recovery.

Qualifications

• Experience in applied cryptography, key management and secure boot.
• Threat modeling and deriving security requirements for SoCs.
• Knowledge of confidential computing and secure media pipelines.
• Experience with platform security across Android/Windows/IoT and hardware interactions.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop security architecture solutions for SoCs across multiple product segments.
• Architect hardware/software solutions for secure privilege management and policy mechanisms.
• Perform threat modeling and refine security design guidelines for robust system protection.

Skills

Applied Cryptography

Key Derivation

Secure Boot

Confidential Compute

Threat Modeling

Security Requirements

Platform Security

Leadership

Security Architecture

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly-skilled SoC (System-on-Chip) Security Architect to join our diverse and highly skilled team. We have great opportunities for experienced and self-motivated SoC Engineers with demonstrated expertise in SoC Security Solutions and requirements and looking to make a difference in an innovative and inclusive team. If you're ready to make an impact, you have found the right place!

Responsibilities

As the Security Architecture, you will be accountable for defining and developing creative Security Architecture solutions for SoCs for multiple product market segments. This includes solutions for the SoC Root of Trust, Secure Boot, Key Management, Confidential Compute, Authentication and Encryption, and Secure Manufacturing and Device Lifetime Management. The SOC Security Architect will be architecting and designing access control solutions for Confidential Compute and Secure Media Pipeline. The Architect will design hardware and software solutions ensuring secure privilege management and security policy mechanisms, ensuring authenticity, isolation and confidentiality of valuable assets. You will perform threat modeling, define software security requirements and collaborate with peers to refine security design guidelines to ensure robust system protection.

Required Skills And Experience

• Extensive security experience – Illustrated experience in Applied Cryptography, Key Derivation and Management, Secure Boot, Secure Manufacturing, and Confidentiality. Ability to design and build innovative and collaborative solutions.
• Security analysis & cryptographic expertise – Proficient in application of cryptographic algorithms, protocols, hardware/software threat analysis, risk assessment, and certification processes. Experience with side-channel hardware and firmware threats (SPA, DPA, fault injection, DRM, etc.) and common and creative resistance countermeasures.
• Secure system architecture – Experience building ARM or x86 based SOC security product architecture, secure boot, attestation protocols, and update/recovery mechanisms. Deep understanding of memory safety, control flow integrity, isolation and virtualization, and end-to-end confidentiality technologies.
• Platform security expertise – Senior-level knowledge of Android, Windows, or IoT-based security attacks, including application, framework, kernel, and hardware interactions.
• Leadership & strategic innovation – Strong evidence of experience in technology roadmap planning, technology innovations, and leading multi-national security teams. Familiarity and understanding of pioneering solutions and ability to strategically influence the multi-functional security roadmap.

In Return:

• Partner and customer focus
• Teamwork and communication
• Creativity and innovation
• Team and personal growth and development
• Impact and influence
• Deliver on your promises

United in Purpose, Empowered Through Inclusion

At Arm, we are dedicated to shaping an environment that encourages the unleashing of brilliance, the development of groundbreaking ideas, and the upliftment of each other for collective progress. Together, let's shape a workplace where innovation not only thrives but is nurtured, and where every voice is not just heard, but genuinely valued.

Salary Range:

$198,100-$268,000 per year

We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.

Accommodations at Arm

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [e-mail] . To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.

Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.