Security Architect, Custom Silicon

GlobalFoundries

$153,000.00 - $265,000.00; not specified; not spec...
Hardware security architecture
Soc security architecture
Secure boot and root of trust
The SoC Security Architect defines and drives the hardware security architecture for SoCs across a range of end applications, with deep expertise in hardware security and HW/SW interaction

Job Summary

  • The SoC Security Architect defines and drives the hardware security architecture for SoCs across a range of end applications, with deep expertise in hardware security and HW/SW interaction.
  • This role focuses on High Security Module (HSM) definition and SoC-level security architecture—including secure boot, Root of Trust (RoT), cryptographic IP integration, and security-aware DFT/TEST—to ensure robust protection against evolving threats across the entire product lifecycle.
  • Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards (ISO 21434), optimize for PPA trade-offs, and drive system-level security validation.

Matching Summary

The SoC Security Architect defines and drives the hardware security architecture for SoCs across a range of end applications, with deep expertise in hardware security and HW/SW interaction.

Salary

$153,000.00 - $265,000.00; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Hardware security architecture
  • SoC security architecture
  • Secure boot and Root of Trust
  • Cryptographic IP integration
  • Threat modeling and risk assessment
  • HW/SW security boundaries

Nice-to-have

  • Customer discussions and audits
  • Security guidance and reviews
  • Compliance with cybersecurity standards

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree
  • 10-15+ years of experience
  • SoC or MCU design experience
  • Hardware security architecture focus
  • HW/SW interaction expertise
  • SoC architecture understanding
  • RTL design and synthesis concepts

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Not specified

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