Job Summary:
AMD is a company focused on building innovative products that enhance next-generation computing experiences. They are seeking a Security Architect to work on advanced security technologies for system-on-chip solutions, involving tasks such as defining security architecture, conducting threat modeling, and collaborating with various teams to implement security measures.
Responsibilities:
• Define and drive comprehensive security architecture for AMD's system-on-chip (SOC) products across the entire technology stack
• Develop security specifications and requirements based on market analysis, customer input, and industry trends
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with hardware, software, firmware, and product management teams to implement security architecture
• Design secure boot, attestation, and confidential computing architectures for client and gaming products
• Conduct threat modeling and vulnerability assessments for complex system architectures
• Drive security architecture decisions across multiple technology, IP and Software teams while mentoring engineering teams
• Engage with industry standards organizations (TCG, OCP, etc.) to influence and adopt security standards
Qualifications:
Required:
• Experienced systems architect who excels in security architecture design and implementation
• Focus on building secure system-on-chip (SOC) solutions for client and gaming products
• Involvement in all phases of security architecture development including system design, specification writing, threat modeling and vulnerability assessment
• Define and drive comprehensive security architecture for AMD's system-on-chip (SOC) products across the entire technology stack
• Develop security specifications and requirements based on market analysis, customer input, and industry trends
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with hardware, software, firmware, and product management teams to implement security architecture
• Design secure boot, attestation, and confidential computing architectures for client and gaming products
• Conduct threat modeling and vulnerability assessments for complex system architectures
• Drive security architecture decisions across multiple technology, IP and Software teams while mentoring engineering teams
• Engage with industry standards organizations (TCG, OCP, etc.) to influence and adopt security standards
• BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Preferred:
• Expert knowledge of security technologies including secure boot, attestation architecture, confidential computing, trusted execution environment (TEE) architecture, security protocols, and device I/O protection mechanisms
• Deep expertise in hardware architecture, SOC architecture, embedded firmware and operating systems security (Linux, Windows)
• Extensive applied cryptography experience with ability to tailor solutions to specific use cases
• Proven experience designing large-scale systems with vertical integration from software to hardware touchpoints
• Strong background in threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, and security analysis methodologies
• Active participation in industry standards organizations (TCG, OCP, NIST, etc.) with demonstrated influence on security standards
• Exceptional technical writing skills with proven ability to translate market and customer requirements into technical specifications
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills working across hardware, software, firmware, and business units with excellent communication abilities
• Experience with AMD security technologies and client security architecture
• Knowledge of hardware security modules, secure element architectures, and security certification processes (FIPS, Common Criteria)
• Background in security research, academic publications, or leading security architecture teams
• Familiarity with emerging security standards, secure supply chain, and AI/ML security implications in hardware systems
Company:
Advanced Micro Devices is a semiconductor company that designs and develops graphics units, processors, and media solutions. Founded in 1969, the company is headquartered in Santa Clara, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.