Lead Embedded Cybersecurity Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc•UNAVAILABLE, California

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career. AMD is looking for an influential software engineer who is passionate about improving the performance of key applications and benchmarks. You will be a member of a core team of incredibly talented industry specialists and will work with the very latest hardware and software technology.

Requirements

Expertise in SoC, FPGA, embedded x86, and ARM-based platform security, including threat modeling, cryptography, secure boot, TEE, TrustZone, and access control.
Experience applying security principles to hardware and software products, including certification efforts (Common Criteria, FIPS).
Hands-on experience with FPGA/SoC development, validation, simulation, verification, hardware debugging, and lab testing.
Proficiency in Python, C, Verilog, VHDL, or similar programming languages.
Knowledge of embedded systems, including RTOS, embedded Linux, and hypervisors.
Industry experience in Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Datacenter, or Test & Measurement environments.
Deep expertise in Physical Unclonable Functions (PUFs) and hardware root-of-trust technologies.
Bachelor’s, Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and delivery of security solutions for next-generation FPGA, SoC, and embedded x86 products, ensuring robust protection throughout the product lifecycle.
Define and drive security requirements, architectures, and implementations, including secure boot, cryptographic services, root-of-trust technologies, and access control mechanisms.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, program management, and validation teams to integrate security into architecture, design, testing, and product release processes.
Support Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL) activities, including threat modeling, code reviews, penetration testing, red teaming, and security feature validation.
Investigate and resolve complex security challenges, including critical customer escalations, while providing technical leadership and guidance on product security strategies.
Contribute to the evolution of scalable, innovative security architectures that address emerging threats and enable future product capabilities.