OpenAI

Hardware Platform Security Architect

OpenAI • $150K — $180K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
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8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in hardware security or hardware-software co-design
  • Expertise in deploying secure hardware systems at scale
  • Strong coding skills in Rust and/or C/C++, with proficiency in Python
  • Ability to collaborate across teams and architect complex solutions
  • Proactive and ownership-driven mindset focused on problem solving

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with silicon teams to develop secure silicon
  • Design secure hardware with vendors and cross-functional teams
  • Architect and deploy systems using TPM2, Secure Boot, and other secure technologies
  • Engage with partners to align hardware innovations with security requirements
  • Drive innovation in hardware design to meet cryptographic needs

Benefits

  • Innovative work environment focused on cutting-edge technology
  • Opportunity to shape security architecture at a leading AI organization
  • Collaboration with top experts and diverse teams
  • Access to resources for personal and professional development
  • Participation in meaningful projects impacting security and technology
Full Job Description
About the Role

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.

In this role, you will:
  • 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.

You might thrive in this role if you have:
  • 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 Have
  • Advanced degree in Computer Architecture, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
  • Familiarity with HPC, low-precision computing, and SIMD architectures.

About OpenAI

OpenAI is an artificial intelligence research laboratory consisting of the for-profit corporation OpenAI LP and its parent company, the non-profit OpenAI Inc. The company was founded in 2015 by a group of technology leaders, including Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, Ilya Sutskever, and John Schulman. OpenAI's mission is to develop and promote friendly AI for the betterment of humanity. The company has developed a number of cutting-edge AI technologies, including GPT-3, a language processing system that can generate human-like text. OpenAI has received funding from a number of high-profile investors, including LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman and venture capitalist Peter Thiel.
Learn more about OpenAI
Size
100 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
2015
* Ladders Estimates

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