SSD Hardware Security Architect
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Job Location:
Longmont, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
08-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As an SSD Hardware Security Architect you will be an integral part of defining and driving new security technologies for future Data Center SSD products.
Responsible for secure design development and operation of Solidigms hardware and software products and services. Responsibilities may include threat assessments design of security components and vulnerability assessment. Ensures products conform to standards and specifications. Develops plans and cost estimates and assesses projects to analyze risks. Responds to customer/client requests or events as they occur. Develops solutions to problems utilizing formal education judgment and formal processes. Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art security principles theories attacks and contributes to literature and conferences. May participate in development of intellectual property. Requires thorough knowledge of security practices procedures and capabilities in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and define hardware security features and cryptographic primitives for upcoming SSD products. This will be performed through defining technical specifications training and technical mentoring.
- Perform threat modeling and devise mitigation strategies. Participate in security reviews and risk assessments throughout the product lifecycle.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (SoC firmware validation etc.) to integrate security into product designs.
- Provide architectural support for security features in development.
- Research emerging hardware security technologies and assess their applicability to future products. Collaborate with other architects and product planners on Solidigms security feature roadmap.
- Monitor industry trends and participate in standards bodies to influence specifications and ensure Solidigms leadership in secure storage.
- Represent Solidigm in external forums and working groups to shape the future of hardware security.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of security excellence and continuous learning.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors or masters degree in electrical engineering Computer Engineering or related field.
- 10 years of experience in hardware architecture and security design.
- Prior experience in hardware design is requiredpreferably in security but not mandatory.
- Proven background in researching recommending and specifying security features
- Proven background in cryptography and/or applied cryptography. Familiarity with latest developments in postquantum cryptographic algorithms
- Deep understanding of hardware threat modeling secure silicon design and cryptographic implementations.
- Familiarity with relevant industry standards (e.g. NIST Special Publications FIPS 203 205 etc.)
- Excellent verbal and written communication leadership and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with formal verification of security hardware components.
- Prior involvement in industry standards organizations or technical working groups.
Additional Information :
The compensation range for this role is $132940 - $209760 USD. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills experience qualifications and geographic location.
This is a Hybrid role that can report out of any of the following Solidigm offices: Rancho Cordova California; Longmont Colorado; or Vancouver BC CAN.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Arm
- Electrical Engineering
- SOC
- System Design
- Firmware
- C/C++
- PCB
- Sensors
- Fpga
- Digital design
- Assembly
- Product Development
About Company
Join a multibillion-dollar global company that brings together amazing technology, people, and operational scale to become a powerhouse in the memory industry. Headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California, Solidigm combines elements of an established, successful technology company with ... View more
