Qualcomm CPU Security Architect 

United States, California, San Diego 

287354785

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > SoC Architecture

As an experienced CPU security architect, you will define the next generation CPU, SoC and platform level security technologies. These include architecting high assurance confidential computing features, developing advanced Microarchitectural countermeasures, memory safety, control flow integrity and isolation primitives. In addition, you will work with SoC architects for different product lines to drive the next generation chip architectures to maximize overall PPA efficiency while striving for the highest security assurance for the target markets.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

• 2+ years of experience in one or more system architecture technology areas and products (e.g., Power System, Shared Resource Management, Limits/Thermal Management, Hardware Islands).

Requirements:

• MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering with 10 years of industry experience

• Proven experience in CPU and system security architecture

• Deep understanding of memory safety, control flow integrity, isolation/virtualization technologies

• Strong understanding and experience in at least one CPU ISA like ARM, x86, Risc-V

• Experience with performing threat modeling, security risk analysis, or security architecture

• Good understanding of cryptographic algorithms and protocols

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science; 5 years of practical experience

• Experience in microarchitecture and design of HW security components including isolated security sub-systems

• Experience in CPU micro-architectural security constructs and countermeasures

• Hands on HW design experience for CPU sub-components

• Experience in automotive Cybersecurity process and deliverables

• Good understanding of building blocks for enabling various confidential computing technologies

Role and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement new CPU security features and functions to counteract potential threats

• Analyze and evaluate current CPU architectures for potential security risk

• Collaborate with HW and SW engineering teams to ensure secure design principles are properly implemented.

• Deliver security architecture specification to broader teams and define requirements for subsystem architects.

• Conduct regular security assessments and recommend changes as necessary.

• Stay updated on the latest industry trends, threats, and vulnerabilities to keep security systems up-to-date.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

Pay range:

$198,000.00 - $297,000.00