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 alignment 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 modeling and penetration testing.
• Certification standards and compliance testing.

Skills

• Experience with ASIC design process and SoC architecture.
• Knowledge of cryptography and security protocols.
• Understanding of security threats and mitigation strategies.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment.

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 may include equity and comprehensive health insurance.

Pay

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

Schedule

Full-time position.

Contact

To apply, please visit our careers page at [Insert Application Link Here] before July 11, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an employer and a developer of a diverse workforce.