The Principal Hardware Security Architect at NVIDIA will lead the security roadmap for next-generation SoCs and GPUs, focusing on emerging threats in advanced packaging, connectivity, and physical attack vectors. This senior-level individual contributor role involves collaboration with diverse teams, external partners, and industry bodies to enhance security across mobile, automotive, gaming, and data center platforms. The architect will define security architecture, develop threat models, and employ AI tools to discover hardware vulnerabilities. This position is critical for ensuring compliance with industry standards and addressing security challenges in innovative technologies.

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
• 15+ years of relevant work or research experience.
• Experience with the ASIC design process and architecture of large SoCs or GPUs.
• Proficiency in programming and debugging across languages such as C/C++, Verilog, ARM assembly, and Python/Perl scripting.
• Deep understanding of SoC security architecture, including secure/measured boot and ARM or RISCV CPU architectures.
• Direct experience with security mitigations against physical attacks including fault injection and side-channel attacks.
• Knowledge of security threat modeling and penetration testing.
• Familiarity with OCP S.A.F.E. or similar industry security frameworks.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, customer-focused team.

• Collaborate across the company to guide the direction of platform security and develop a long-term security roadmap.
• Research, design, and develop architecture solutions that provide mitigations against physical attacks.
• Drive the adoption of and compliance with industry standards such as the Open Compute Project S.A.F.E. program.
• Analyze and develop threat models for new technologies, including advanced packaging and silicon photonics connectivity.
• Employ AI and other new tools to accelerate the discovery and triage of hardware vulnerabilities.
• Review architectural, microarchitectural, and verification specifications to ensure alignment with platform security requirements.
• Work with customers and partners to identify and address security issues and threats.

• Employees at NVIDIA are often offered comprehensive, day-one benefits—including medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) with auto-enrollment. Many roles also have generous time off and holidays, donation matching (up to $10,000), and a wide menu of extras like FSAs, commuter benefits, legal and identity-theft protection, pet insurance, and wellness discounts. Optional programs can include student-loan and home-purchase support, plus family care resources and expert medical services.