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Soc Engineer Jobs in Boston, MA (NOW HIRING)

NVIDIA is seeking an exceptional Senior SoC ASIC Verification Engineer to confirm the functionality of the world's most powerful AI-enabled SoCs. These SoCs power self-driving cars, gaming consoles ...

Collaborating with security operations center (SOC) analysts and threat detection engineers to prioritize, develop, tune, and maintain threat detection rules in Google SecOps to identify malicious ...

The SOC Design team is a critical part of this group, responsible for building the most complex ... Recruit, retain, and develop top engineering talent What We're Looking For * Bachelor's degree in ...

Senior SOC Analyst

Marlborough, MA

$99K - $130K/yr

Senior SOC Analyst Location: Client site Boston, MA Position Overview The Senior SOC Analyst is ... Conduct malware analysis and reverse engineering when necessary Incident Response * Lead incident ...

Senior SOC Analyst

Marlborough, MA · On-site

$99K - $130K/yr

Senior SOC Analyst Location: Client site Boston, MA Position Overview The Senior SOC Analyst is ... Conduct malware analysis and reverse engineering when necessary Incident Response * Lead incident ...

SoC Physical Design Engineer, STA/Timing

Waltham, MA · On-site

$146K - $151K/yr

... Strong programming skills with TCL Preferred Qualifications Experience with large design STA and/or Timing Closure. Experience with timing of large high-performance SoC designs in sub-micron ...

Good Knowledge Gate Level Simulations Should be ARM based SoC verification only. No need to mention tools. Proficiency in one scripting language like ,Perl, C/C++, Python, Unix Make, Unix Shell ...

SOC Architect

Boston, MA · On-site

$254K - $310K/yr

MS or PhD in Computer Science / Computer Architecture * 10+ years of experience in SoC architecture * 5+ years involved in the engineering team to deliver HW products. * Has experience in SoC design ...

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How much do SOC engineers make?

SOC engineers typically earn between $70,000 and $120,000 annually, depending on experience, certifications, and location. Entry-level positions may start lower, while experienced professionals with certifications like CISSP or CEH can earn higher salaries, especially in high-demand environments with specialized skills in security tools and incident response.

What is a SOC engineer?

A SOC (Security Operations Center) Engineer is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity incidents within an organization. They configure security tools, investigate threats, and implement measures to protect networks and data from cyberattacks. SOC Engineers also create security policies, generate reports, and collaborate with analysts to improve incident detection and response. Their role is crucial in maintaining a company's cybersecurity posture and minimizing risks.

What does a SOC engineer do?

A typical day for a SOC Engineer involves monitoring security alerts, investigating potential threats, and collaborating with team members to respond to incidents quickly and effectively. You’ll review logs and network traffic, conduct vulnerability assessments, and document findings to ensure the organization’s systems remain secure. The role often requires working in shifts to provide 24/7 coverage, and there is frequent interaction with IT, risk management, and other business units. Over time, SOC Engineers can advance to senior analyst roles, specialize in threat intelligence, or move into cybersecurity leadership positions. This dynamic environment offers continuous learning opportunities and exposure to the latest security technologies and attack tactics.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a SOC engineer?

To thrive as a SOC (Security Operations Center) Engineer, you need expertise in cybersecurity concepts, incident response, threat analysis, and a relevant degree or certifications like CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CEH. Familiarity with SIEM platforms (such as Splunk or QRadar), firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and vulnerability scanning tools is crucial. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and effective communication are valuable soft skills for this position. These skills enable SOC Engineers to detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents efficiently, protecting organizational assets from cyber threats.

Infographic showing various Soc Engineer job openings in Boston, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 75% In-person, and 25% Remote job distribution.

SOC Silicon Design Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Boxborough, MA • On-site

$156K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago


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Job description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING
At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences-from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you'll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges-striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career.
THE ROLE:
As a member of the Computing & Graphics (CG) SoC Architecture team, you will develop and design custom silicon for client, discrete graphics, handheld gaming, gaming consoles, and related platforms. In this role, you will work with the lead SoC architect to define customer-specific architectures and contribute to product specifications, micro-architecture specifications, performance, and power trade-offs. The role will work from early concept development through the development phases to final production.
THE PERSON:
In this role, you will collaborate with a network of expert architects and designers around the world where collaboration and communication skills are critical to the success of this role, and excellent organization skills are essential. You will approach sophisticated problems with a firm methodology and problem-solving technique and conduct experiments and analysis to formulate recommendations and next steps for other colleagues and SOC and IP design teams located in across multiple time zones and geographies. You will formally present your findings to co-workers, teams, and customer engineering teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Support pathfinding activities to influence and define next-generation architecture
  • Analyze design tradeoffs in terms of performance, power and area impact
  • Analyze and compile competitive analysis data
  • Collaborate with architecture leads to translate product requirements into detailed specifications
  • Work with AMD's Engineering teams and IP teams to ensure architectural alignment of features and clean interoperability and integration
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive end-to-end process documentation to ensure cross-team alignment and clarity for execution

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Solid understanding of SoC construction including fabric connectivity, memory systems, power delivery, clock distribution, floor planning, and packaging
  • Skills in scripting, data analysis, experience with EDA tools, VLSI design flow and CMOS technology.
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to work in a dynamic and diverse environment
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to approach novel problems from multiple perspectives and at varying levels of abstraction
  • Ability to analyze and understand sophisticated workflows and processes, and develop innovative ways in streamlining and automating
  • Proven ability to translate complex technical details into clear, concise, and well-structured documentation
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (Perl, TCL, Python) is highly preferred

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
LOCATIONS:
Boxborough, MA. or Austin, TX.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.
AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants' needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD's "Responsible AI Policy" is available here.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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