Qualcomm Server HW Security Architect - Qualcomm Sophia 

France, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Valbonne 

980743200

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Security Engineering

Server HW Security Architect

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.

Minimum 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)

• Strong understanding of Security Software Architecture for Compute and Data Centers, with a focus on Secure Boot.

• Extensive knowledge of Server Platform security architecture covering lifecycle/debug management, provisioning, attestation/measurement.

• Skilled in HW/SW threat analysis

• Strong capabilities in creating and presenting architecture-level documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in TrustZone, Virtualization, and RME

• Proficient in Confidential Compute Architecture (RME, TDX, SEV-SNP, TDISP)

• Expertise in Applied Cryptography and Protocols.

• Knowledgeable about Security Certification Processes and Requirements

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Leadership and management experience at the project level

Key Responsibilities

• Establish system security requirements (both hardware and software) focusing on functionality, performance, and security levels for Root of Trust technology in Data Centers.

• Design and architect RoT/Boot-related HW IP blocks that are integral to the overall SoC Security Architecture.

• Conduct hardware security threat analysis.

• Perform competitive analysis of security IPs and features.

• Explore future and roadmap security-related technologies.

• Serve as the technical interface to product management and standards teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

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

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

*References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.

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.