Qualcomm

Server SoC Security Architect

Qualcomm$164K — $246K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years industry experience in SoC Security including architecture and design
  • 5+ years experience in Compute and/or Data Center SoC Architecture
  • Expertise in Security Technologies like Root of Trust and I/O Security
  • Proficient in Confidential Compute Architecture
  • Strong understanding of Security Software Architecture focusing on Secure Boot
  • Skilled in hardware/software threat analysis
  • Able to create and present architecture-level documentation

Responsibilities

  • Establish system security requirements for Server SoC
  • Specify and review System/SoC level security mechanisms
  • Conduct platform security threat analysis
  • Perform competitive analysis of security systems
  • Explore future technologies related to server security
  • Serve as technical interface to product management and standards teams

Benefits

  • Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
  • Opportunities for annual RSU grants
  • Comprehensive benefits package for work-life balance
  • Supportive work environment for success at work and home
Full Job Description
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary:

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.

Qualifications
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications
  • 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

Key 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.


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

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$164,000.00 - $246,000.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer - and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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Qualcomm Ventures is the investment arm of Qualcomm Incorporated. Founded in 2000, Qualcomm Ventures is a corporate venture capital fund with over 150 active portfolio companies and more than 20 exits over a billion dollars, including 99 Taxis, Cruise Automation, Fitbit, Invensense, NQ Mobile, Waze, and more. As a global investor, Qualcomm Ventures helps connect entrepreneurs to the resources, relationships, and deep industry expertise they need to succeed in the mobile technology ecosystem.

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