SoC Security Architect

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The AMD Compute and Graphics (CG) Business Unit is looking for an exceptional Security Architect to work on leading-edge security technologies to enhance AMD's leadership in client and gaming computing solutions. You will work with industry level security experts in the design and development of comprehensive system security architectures, to meet the emerging needs of modern computing platforms. A successful candidate is an experienced systems architect who excels in security architecture design and implementation, with a focus on building secure system-on-chip (SOC) solutions for our client and gaming products. You will be involved in all phases of security architecture development including system design, specification writing, threat modeling and vulnerability assessment, with particular emphasis on defining next-generation security technologies and writing technical specifications.

Requirements

BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Nice To Haves

Expert knowledge of security technologies including secure boot, attestation architecture, confidential computing, trusted execution environment (TEE) architecture, security protocols, and device I/O protection mechanisms
Deep expertise in hardware architecture, SOC architecture, embedded firmware and operating systems security (Linux, Windows)
Extensive applied cryptography experience with ability to tailor solutions to specific use cases
Proven experience designing large-scale systems with vertical integration from software to hardware touchpoints
Strong background in threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, and security analysis methodologies
Active participation in industry standards organizations (TCG, OCP, NIST, etc.) with demonstrated influence on security standards
Exceptional technical writing skills with proven ability to translate market and customer requirements into technical specifications
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills working across hardware, software, firmware, and business units with excellent communication abilities
Experience with AMD security technologies and client security architecture
Knowledge of hardware security modules, secure element architectures, and security certification processes (FIPS, Common Criteria)
Background in security research, academic publications, or leading security architecture teams
Familiarity with emerging security standards, secure supply chain, and AI/ML security implications in hardware systems

Responsibilities

Define and drive comprehensive security architecture for AMD's system-on-chip (SOC) products across the entire technology stack
Develop security specifications and requirements based on market analysis, customer input, and industry trends
Lead cross-functional collaboration with hardware, software, firmware, and product management teams to implement security architecture
Design secure boot, attestation, and confidential computing architectures for client and gaming products
Conduct threat modeling and vulnerability assessments for complex system architectures
Drive security architecture decisions across multiple technology, IP and Software teams while mentoring engineering teams
Engage with industry standards organizations (TCG, OCP, etc.) to influence and adopt security standards