Hardware Platform Security Architect

OpenAI

6d • $293,000 - $490,000

About The Position

Trusted Computing and Cryptography is a core security team at OpenAI focused on deploying high-performance cryptography at scale, secure key management, and trusted hardware enclaves—from boot measurements to GPU confidential computation. As a Hardware Platform Security Architect, you’ll own hardware platform security at OpenAI.

Requirements

• 10+ years of industry experience in hardware security or hardware–software co-design.
• Proven expertise in deploying secure hardware systems at scale and integrating secure hardware primitives.
• Strong coding skills in Rust and/or C/C++, with proficiency in Python.
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams, architect solutions, and debug complex production systems.
• A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with a focus on end-to-end problem solving.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Computer Architecture, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• Familiarity with HPC, low-precision computing, and SIMD architectures.

Responsibilities

• Co-Architect Secure Silicon: Collaborate with cross-functional silicon teams (Silicon Design, DV, FW) and silicon partners (silicon test facilities, foundries) to develop secure silicon that meets the end-to-end system requirements.
• Co-Architect Secure Hardware: Collaborate with hardware vendors and cross-functional teams (kernel, compiler, infra) to design secure hardware that meets performance and security needs.
• Co-Architect Secure Systems: Architect and deploy systems using TPM2, Secure Boot, Nitro Enclaves, Intel SGX, AMD-SEV, and other secure hardware technologies.
• Drive Innovation: Engage with internal and external partners to align hardware innovations with OpenAI’s trusted computing and cryptographic requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed