Senior Security Architect - Hardware

About the role

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Security Architect to lead the development and implementation of Hardware Root of Trust (RoT) architecture for their cutting-edge SoCs and GPUs. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various teams to ensure the RoT meets internal and external security requirements and standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across the company to guide the direction of platform security and develop a long-term roadmap for a flexible HW Root of Trust solution.
• Research, design, and develop architecture solutions meeting internal and external security requirements and standards.
• Review architectural, microarchitectural, and verification specifications published by internal teams to ensure all IPs align with platform security requirements.
• Work with customers and partners to identify and address security issues and threats.

Requirements

• BS, MS, PhD (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
• 8+ years of meaningful relevant work or research experience.
• Experience with the ASIC design process and architecture of large SoCs or GPUs.
• Programming and debugging fundamentals across languages such as: C/C++, Verilog, ARM assembly, and Python/Perl scripting.
• The ability to work in a dynamic customer-focused team and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Directly worked on several of the following: System architecture for mobile, automotive, gaming, or server platforms.
• SoC security architecture and security fundamentals including secure boot, measured boot, and HW root of trust.
• ARM or RISCV CPU architectures and related security functionality.
• Cryptography: algorithms, standards, implementation, and application.
• Security mitigations against physical attacks including fault injection and side-channel attacks.
• Remote attestation mechanisms based on TPM or other solutions.
• Digital Rights Management (DRM) standards.
• Security threat modelling and penetration testing.
• Certification standards and compliance testing.

Skills

• Experience with ASIC design process and SoC architecture.
• Knowledge of cryptography and security mitigations.
• Experience with remote attestation mechanisms.
• Understanding of digital rights management standards.
• Experience with security threat modeling and penetration testing.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from $184,000 to $287,500 for Level 4, and $224,000 to $356,500 for Level 5.
• Eligibility for equity and benefits.

Pay

• Base salary range: $184,000 - $287,500 for Level 4, and $224,000 - $356,500 for Level 5.

Schedule

• Full-time position.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.

Contact Information

If you are a creative and autonomous architect with a genuine passion for advancing innovative security features into silicon, we want to hear from you. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 11, 2026.