Server SoC Security Architect

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary:

Qualcomm is at the forefront of data center revolution, addressing the rising demands of the next generation of computing. Through groundbreaking advancements in general-purpose computing, AI acceleration, and networking technologies, we are reshaping data center design to deliver high-performance and energy-efficient solutions. We are looking for highly talented, innovative, teamwork-oriented individuals for our cutting-edge technology work! 

Our Mission
We are dedicated to transforming the industry by reimagining silicon and developing next-generation computing platforms. By joining our team, you’ll collaborate with world-class engineers to create innovative solutions that push the limits of performance, energy efficiency, and scalability. Our focus is on developing reference platforms based on Qualcomm's Snapdragon SoC, delivering a comprehensive solution that includes hardware, software, reference designs, user guides, SDKs, and more.

Position: Server SoC Security Architect

In this position you will join the team responsible for the security architecture of Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. The team works at a system level spanning across hardware, software and infrastructure while striving for industry-leading solutions. This team interacts with product management, customers (e.g., OEMs), partners, HW/SW engineering and Services engineering teams to find the optimal Security solution. Snapdragon processors are utilized in a variety of devices, including mobile phones, laptops, automotive systems and data centers, each with distinct security needs. These processors are engineered to address most of these requirements, encompassing a wide range of security technologies found in consumer electronics, such as Root of Trust, Integrated Secure Element, Virtualization, and Confidential Compute.

Qualifications

• 10+ years industry experience in SoC Security encompassing both architecture and design
• 5+ years industry experience in Compute and/or Data Center SoC Architecture
• Demonstrated expertise in Security Technologies (Root of Trust, TEE, Access Control, I/O Security, SoC/HW Isolation)
• Proficient in Confidential Compute Architecture (RME, TDX, SEV-SNP, RISCV CoVE, TDISP)
• Strong understanding of Security Software Architecture for Compute and Data Centers, with a focus on Secure Boot.
• Skilled in HW/SW threat analysis
• Strong capabilities in creating and presenting architecture-level documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in isolation-related extensions and associated SoC impact (TZ, Virtualization &RME)
• Extensive knowledge of Server Platform security architecture covering lifecycle/debug management, provisioning, attestation/measurement.
• Expertise in Applied Cryptography and Protocols.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Leadership and management experience at the project level

Key Responsibilities

• Establish system security requirements (both hardware and software) for Server SoC focusing on functionality, performance, and security levels.
• Specify and review the architecture and implementation of System/SoC level security mechanisms.
• Conduct platform security threat analysis.
• Perform competitive analysis of security systems and features
• Explore future and roadmap server security-related technologies.
• Serve as the technical interface to product management and standards teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$164,000.00 - $246,000.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm.  We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus).  In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

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