Staff Hardware Security Architect

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm India Private Limited forms part of the Engineering Group, specifically within Systems Engineering, focusing on the security architecture of Snapdragon processors. These processors support diverse applications such as mobile phones, laptops, automotive systems, and data centers, each presenting unique security challenges. The architecture team works on system-wide hardware and software security, collaborating closely with product managers, OEM customers, partners, hardware/software engineers, and services teams to develop industry-leading security solutions. Key technologies integrated into Snapdragon processors include Root of Trust, Integrated Secure Element, Virtualization, and Confidential Compute.

Key Responsibilities

• Define comprehensive hardware and software security requirements for Server SoCs with emphasis on functionality, performance, and robust security.
• Design, specify, and critically evaluate the architecture and execution of system-level security mechanisms.
• Perform thorough security threat analyses on platforms.
• Conduct comparative studies on competing security technologies and designs.
• Investigate emerging and future technologies relevant to server security roadmaps.
• Act as the principal technical liaison with product management and industry standards organizations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Over 10 years of experience in SoC security architecture and design, including at least 5 years working with Compute or Data Center SoC architectures.
• Deep expertise in security technologies such as Root of Trust, Trusted Execution Environment (TEE), access control, and I/O security.
• Expertise in Confidential Compute architectures, including Remote Memory Encryption (RME), Intel Trust Domain Extensions (TDX), AMD SEV-SNP, and AMD TDISP.
• Strong grasp of security software architecture focusing on Compute and Data Center environments, particularly Secure Boot processes.
• Competence in hardware/software threat analysis and security documentation development.

• Preferred: Knowledge of isolation technologies like TrustZone, virtualization, and RME extensions.
• Experience in server platform security management, including lifecycle/debug management, provisioning, and attestation or measurement processes.
• Applied cryptography and protocol knowledge.
• Familiarity with security certification frameworks and requirements, such as OCP.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management skills, and excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field with 4+ years of systems engineering or similar experience.
• Alternatively, a Master's degree with 3+ years’ experience or a PhD with 2+ years’ experience in relevant systems engineering roles.

Additional Information and Equal Opportunity Statement

Qualcomm is committed to equal employment opportunities and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. They maintain strict policies regarding confidentiality and data protection. Staffing agencies are not authorized to submit applications; any unsolicited resumes will not be considered.