Security Architect, Custom Silicon

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Summary of Role:

The SoC Security Architect defines and drives the hardware security architecture for SoCs across a range of end applications with deep expertise in hardware security and HW/SW interaction. This role focuses on High Security Module (HSM) definition and SoC-level security architectureincluding secure boot Root of Trust (RoT) cryptographic IP integration and security-aware DFT/TESTto ensure robust protection against evolving threats across the entire product lifecycle.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Define SoC hardware security architecture and requirements including HSM specification secure boot/RoT concepts and cryptographic IP integration strategies.(AES/SHA/PKA/PUF/PQC etc)
• Lead threat modeling risk assessments and vulnerability analysis; translate into architectural mitigations and design constraints.
• Architect HW/SW security boundaries and co-design flows for secure boot firmware services drivers and runtime protection.
• Define secure key storage/provisioning (eFUSE/OTP) and security-aware DFT/TEST strategies balancing coverage and attack resistance.
• Collaborate with architecture RTL verification DFT PD and software teams to embed security into implementation and validation flows.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards (ISO 21434) optimize for PPA trade-offs and drive system-level security validation.
• Stay current on threats/standards (Caliptra DICE) and provide technical leadership through reviews and security guidance.

Other Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Architecture RTL Design Verification DFT Physical Design Firmware/Software Systems Quality and Product/Customer teams) to align security safety test and product requirements and to support customer discussions audits and security reviews.
• Ensure security safety and system-level design compliance in architecture adhering to relevant standards (e.g. ISO 26262 IEC 61508).

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering or a related field.
• 1015 years of experience in SoC or MCU design with a strong focus on hardware security architecture and HW/SW interactions.
• Strong understanding of SoC architecture AMBA/AXI-class interconnects memory subsystems and how security policies are enforced across HW/SW boundaries.
• Proven experience with threat modeling risk assessment security validation and vulnerability analysis for SoC-based systems.
• Hands-on background with RTL design synthesis concepts and EDA flows sufficient to review and guide secure implementation (even if not the primary RTL owner).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for specifications reviews and stakeholder alignment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15 years of experience in custom silicon ASIC or SoC development with a track record of leading Architecture.
• Expertise in secure boot RoT concepts cryptographic protocol usage and security IP integration at the SoC level.
• Familiarity with embedded software development and secure firmware concepts including secure update mechanisms and runtime integrity checks.
• Experience with security-focused specifications and standards such as Caliptra DICE or related attestation and hardware RoT frameworks.
• Exposure to hardware fuzzing and software exploitation techniques.

Expected Salary Range

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications experience and location.