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 security of their products across automotive, gaming, server, and client platforms.

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 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, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 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 RISC-V 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 modeling and penetration testing.
• Certification standards and compliance testing.

Skills

• Experience with ASIC design and SoC architecture.
• Knowledge of security fundamentals and protocols.
• Ability to work with diverse teams and customers.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

NVIDIA offers competitive compensation packages, including base salaries ranging from $184,000 to $287,500 for Level 4 and $224,000 to $356,500 for Level 5, depending on location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. Additional benefits include equity, health insurance, retirement plans, and more.

Pay

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

Schedule

Full-time position.

Benefits

Health insurance, retirement plans, and other comprehensive benefits are offered.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit our careers page at [Insert Application Link Here] before July 11, 2026. NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer.