root-of-trust 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.

Lead hardware security program management at Qualcomm, overseeing development and deployment of secure boot, cryptography, trusted execution environments, and hardware isolation mechanisms. Direct roadmap activities, manage budgets and resources, establish communication processes with senior leadership, and coordinate across engineering disciplines.…See more Requires 5+ years of program management experience, a degree in Engineering or Computer Science, and deep technical expertise in hardware security architectures, Root of Trust, and relevant security certifications (FIPS, Common Criteria, GlobalPlatform, EMVCo). The role emphasizes stakeholder communication, cross-functional negotiation, risk mitigation, and metrics-driven process improvement.

This Hardware Security Program Manager role manages development and deployment programs for secure boot, cryptography, trusted execution environments, and hardware isolation mechanisms at Qualcomm. The position requires rolling up milestones, budget, and risk metrics to senior executives; directing roadmap activities including scope, resource analysis, and cost projections; and managing budget allocation across engineering teams.…See more The ideal candidate combines 5+ years of program management experience with deep technical expertise in hardware security architectures, Root of Trust technologies, and VLSI/hardware-software development cycles, plus proven ability to lead globally distributed teams and negotiate across functional groups.

Develop firmware for secure enclaves of custom ASICs in Blue Origin's TeraWave satellite communications network. Responsibilities include writing ROM code, bootloaders, and runtime firmware supporting secure boot, attestation, OTA updates, and lifecycle management.…See more Work closely with hardware and systems engineers on pre- and post-silicon validation, debugging, and bring-up of custom silicon. Requires 5+ years of firmware development in C with strong embedded systems and hardware/software integration experience.

Develop low-level firmware for secure enclaves within custom ASICs for satellite constellation systems, including ROM code, bootloaders, and runtime firmware. Design and implement secure boot, device attestation, and root-of-trust functionality, as well as OTA update infrastructure and lifecycle management.…See more Support pre-silicon development via simulation and FPGA, silicon bring-up, debugging, and production deployment. Requires 8+ years of embedded software/firmware experience, strong C/C++ skills, deep knowledge of processor architectures and embedded security concepts, and ability to collaborate across ASIC, hardware, and security teams.

Design and implement secure embedded software for multi-core processors integrated with FPGA systems (Xilinx, Microsemi, Microchip, Vorago) using C/C++ and Rust. Lead development of Embedded Linux and RTOS solutions, manage inter-process communications on ARM Cortex and RISC-V architectures, and implement RFC-compliant networking and security protocols (IP, TLS, IPsec).…See more Apply cryptographic principles including AES, RSA, ECDSA, Secure Boot, and Zero Trust architectures. Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers while driving software development, integration, and validation on custom hardware platforms.

As Server SoC Security Architect at Qualcomm, you will define system-level security architecture for Snapdragon processors across data center, automotive, and mobile platforms. You'll establish hardware and software security requirements, specify and review SoC-level security mechanisms, conduct threat analysis, and serve as technical liaison to product management and standards teams.…See more The role requires 10+ years in SoC security (architecture and design), 5+ years in compute/data center SoC architecture, and deep expertise in confidential compute (RME, TDX, SEV-SNP, RISC-V CoVE), root of trust, TEE, and secure boot. You'll work cross-functionally with hardware/software engineering, services, and OEM partners to deliver industry-leading security solutions.