Hardware Security Architect, Staff / Senior Staff

About the role

Qualcomm Snapdragon Security Architecture Team designs industry‑leading security for Snapdragon processors across mobile, automotive, data‑center and laptop platforms. The Hardware Security Architect defines system‑level security requirements, creates and reviews architecture for hardware and software security mechanisms, and conducts threat and competitive analyses to guide future roadmap. Bangalore, India, on‑site, Full‑time role focusing on server‑SoC security architecture and confidential compute solutions.

What you’ll do

• Establish hardware and software security requirements for server SoCs
• Specify and review architecture and implementation of system‑level security mechanisms
• Conduct platform security threat analysis and competitive assessments
• Explore future server security technologies and roadmap
• Serve as technical interface to product management and standards teams

What you’ll bring

• 10+ years industry experience in SoC Security architecture and design
• 5+ years experience in Compute or Data Centre SoC Architecture
• Expertise in security technologies such as Root of Trust, TEE, Access Control, I/O Security
• Proficient in Confidential Compute Architecture (RME, TDX, SEV‑SNP, TDISP)
• Strong understanding of Secure Boot and security software architecture for compute and data centers
• Skilled in HW/SW threat analysis and architecture documentation

Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field