Job Summary In this position you will join the team responsible for the security architecture of Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. The team works at a system level spanning across hardware, software and infrastructure while striving for industry-leading solutions. This team interacts with product management, customers (e.g., OEMs), partners, HW/SW engineering, and Services engineering teams to find the optimal Security solution.

Snapdragon processors are utilized in a variety of devices, including mobile phones, laptops, automotive systems, and data centers, each with distinct security needs. These processors are engineered to address most of these requirements, encompassing a wide range of security technologies found in consumer electronics, such as Root of Trust, Integrated Secure Element, Virtualization, and Confidential Compute.

Minimum Qualifications

- 10+ years industry experience in SoC Security encompassing both architecture and design
- 5+ years industry experience in Compute and/or Data Centre SoC Architecture
- Demonstrated expertise in Security Technologies (Root of Trust, TEE, Access Control, I/O Security)
- Proficient in Confidential Compute Architecture (RME, TDX, SEV-SNP, TDISP)
- Robust understanding of Security Software Architecture for Compute and Data Centers, with a focus on Secure Boot.
- Skilled in HW/SW threat analysis
- Strong capabilities in creating and presenting architecture-level documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

- Proficient in isolation-related extensions,



including TrustZone, Virtualization, and RME.
- Extensive knowledge of Server Platform security architecture covering lifecycle/debug management, provisioning, attestation/measurement.
- Expertise in Applied Cryptography and Protocols.
- Knowledgeable about Security Certification Processes and Requirements (such as OCP)
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Leadership and management experience at the project level

Key Responsibilities

- Establish system security requirements (both hardware and software) for Server SoC focusing on functionality, performance, and security levels.
- Specify and review the architecture and implementation of System/SoC level security mechanisms.
- Conduct platform security threat analysis.
- Perform competitive analysis of security systems and features
- Explore future and roadmap server security-related technologies.
- Serve as the technical interface to product management and standards teams.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

OR

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

📌 Hardware Security Architect - Staff (Bengaluru)
🏢 Qualcomm
📍 Bengaluru