firmware-security jobs in San Diego

AMD is seeking an AI Systems Security Architect to drive system-wide threat modeling and security analysis across hardware, firmware, and software platforms. The role involves designing secure debug architectures, writing platform security specifications, and leveraging AI-assisted engineering tooling to accelerate security analysis.…See more The ideal candidate has deep expertise in computer architecture, confidential computing, root of trust, boot chain architecture, firmware security, cryptography, and threat modeling at platform scope, with proficiency in C/C++ and experience securing AI/ML workloads at datacenter scale.

Senior Staff Security Engineer responsible for developing and implementing hardware and software security features across Qualcomm products. Performs advanced security assessments, vulnerability and threat analysis, and develops critical security architectures while leading cross-organizational teams.…See more Requires 6+ years of security engineering experience with a bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science (or equivalent with advanced degree), and proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.

The Security Assurance Lead will build and direct a multi-disciplinary security team responsible for end-to-end security validation across embedded systems, spacecraft, cloud infrastructure, and supply chain. The role owns security governance frameworks, risk management thresholds, and go/no-go sign-off for mission-critical launches and deployments.…See more Key responsibilities include leading red team exercises, defining organizational testing strategies and security KPIs, and translating vulnerability research into architectural improvements across firmware, hardware, CI/CD pipelines, and orbital systems.

Lead a comprehensive security architecture program for Logos Space's ground-based satellite terminals, with technical ownership of end-to-end security design across mmWave apertures, RF/baseband subsystems, and baseband hardware. Design and implement RF-related datalink security, secure wireless protocols, threat models, and secure provisioning workflows while ensuring compliance with FIPS and other cryptographic standards.…See more Mentor security engineers, oversee manufacturing security and chain-of-custody processes, and collaborate with hardware and RAN teams to integrate security controls. This is a hands-on role with potential to build a team, requiring 7–10 years of embedded security experience, proficiency in C/C++/Rust and Python, and deep knowledge of threat modeling, secure boot, firmware security, and anti-tampering mechanisms.

Design and implement security and privacy controls for on-device AI features on Snap OS, including model integrity, secure data handling, inference-time privacy protections, and sensor access controls. Research and develop security features across firmware, applications, system services, and cloud-connected device surfaces.…See more Improve fuzzing infrastructure, automated security testing, and continuous validation pipelines for OS components, IPC mechanisms, parsers, drivers, firmware, and AI data flows. Requires 5+ years developing production software in C, C++, or Rust and 3+ years building security or platform protection features for Linux-based, embedded, mobile, or wearable systems.