NVIDIA

NVIDIA

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Senior Security Architect - Hardware

Posted Aug 5, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
$184K – $356.5K/yr
Location
5 Locations, California, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
8+ years of meaningful relevant work or research experience.
Education
BS, MS, PhD (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering.

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Role Summary

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The Senior Security Architect will define and guide implementation of hardware Root of Trust architecture for NVIDIA SoCs and GPUs serving client, automotive, gaming, and server platforms. The role works across hardware, software, research, marketing, customers, and external partners to develop platform security architecture and address security requirements and threats.

What You'll Do

  • Guide platform security direction and develop a long-term roadmap for a flexible HW Root of Trust solution.
  • Research, design, and develop architecture solutions that meet internal and external security requirements and standards.
  • Review architectural, microarchitectural, and verification specifications to ensure IP aligns with platform security requirements.
  • Work with customers and partners to identify and address security issues and threats.

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Qualifications

BS, MS, PhD, or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering; 8+ years of relevant work or research experience; experience with ASIC design processes and large SoC or GPU architecture; programming and debugging fundamentals in C/C++, Verilog, ARM assembly, and Python/Perl scripting; strong communication skills and ability to work in a dynamic customer-focused team. Direct experience with system architecture, SoC security, secure boot, measured boot, HW Root of Trust, ARM or RISC-V security, cryptography, physical-attack mitigations, remote attestation, DRM, threat modeling, penetration testing, or certification and compliance testing.

Required

  • BS, MS, PhD, or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
  • 8+ years of meaningful relevant work or research experience
  • Experience with the ASIC design process and architecture of large SoCs or GPUs
  • Programming and debugging fundamentals across C/C++, Verilog, ARM assembly, and Python/Perl scripting
  • Ability to work in a dynamic customer-focused team
  • Strong communication skills
  • Direct experience with several listed areas including system architecture, SoC security, secure boot, measured boot, HW Root of Trust,...

Original job description

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We are now looking for a Senior Security Architect! NVIDIA is seeking a technical leader interested in a chance to define, craft, and guide implementation of HW Root of Trust architecture for our pioneering SoCs and GPUs. You will be expected to take a strong hands-on role, working with diverse teams across both NVIDIA and external partners to meet HW Root of Trust requirements for our client, automotive, gaming and server platforms.

What you'll be doing:

  • Collaborate across the company to guide the direction of platform security and develop a long-term roadmap for a flexible HW Root of Trust solution that will be integrated into our products, working with hardware, software, research and marketing teams.

  • Research, design, and develop architecture solutions meeting internal and external security requirements and standards.

  • Review architectural, microarchitectural and verification specifications published by internal teams to ensure all IPs align with platform security requirements.

  • Work with customers, partners to identify and address security issues and threats.

What we need to see:

  • BS, MS, PhD (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering.

  • 8+ years of meaningful relevant work or research experience.

  • Experience with the ASIC design process and architecture of large SoCs or GPUs.

  • Programming and debugging fundamentals across languages such as: C/C++, Verilog, ARM assembly and Python/Perl scripting

  • The ability to work in a dynamic customer focused team and strong communication skills are required.

  • You have directly worked on several of the following:

    • System architecture for mobile, automotive, gaming or server platforms

    • SoC security architecture and security fundamentals including secure boot, measured boot and HW root of trust

    • ARM or RISCV CPU architectures and related security functionality

    • Cryptography: algorithms, standards, implementation and application

    • Security mitigations against physical attacks including fault injection and side channel attacks

    • Remote attestation mechanisms based on TPM or other solutions

    • Digital Rights Management (DRM) standards

    • Security threat modelling and penetration testing

    • Certification standards and compliance testing

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, we are increasingly known as “the AI computing company”. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. Are you a creative and autonomous architect with a genuine passion for advancing innovative security features into silicon? If so, we want to hear from you.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 11, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About the company

NVIDIA

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NVIDIA is a leading technology company renowned for its graphics processing units (GPUs) and innovative computing solutions that enhance visual experiences across multiple platforms, including gaming, scientific research, and artificial intelligence. Founded in 1993, the company has expanded its offerings to include powerful AI frameworks and deep learning platforms, making significant contributions to industries such as gaming, data centers, automotive, and healthcare. NVIDIA's commitment to pushing the boundaries of visual computing continues to drive advancements in both hardware and software, positioning the company at the forefront of emerging technologies and digital transformation.