Server SoC Security Architect

Qualcomm•San Diego, CA

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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.