Designs security architectures for system-on-chip products, including root of trust, secure boot, key management, confidential computing, authentication, encryption, secure manufacturing, and device lifecycle management. Responsibilities include threat modeling, cryptographic and hardware/software security analysis, access control design, secure privilege management, isolation, attestation, and recovery mechanisms. The role also contributes to technology roadmaps and leads multinational security teams.
We are seeking an experienced and highly-skilled SoC (System-on-Chip) Security Architect to join our diverse and highly skilled team. We have great opportunities for experienced and self-motivated SoC Engineers with demonstrated expertise in SoC Security Solutions and requirements and looking to make a difference in an innovative and inclusive team. If you're ready to make an impact, you have found the right place!
Responsibilities:
As the Security Architecture, you will be accountable for defining and developing creative Security Architecture solutions for SoCs for multiple product market segments. This includes solutions for the SoC Root of Trust, Secure Boot, Key Management, Confidential Compute, Authentication and Encryption, and Secure Manufacturing and Device Lifetime Management. The SOC Security Architect will be architecting and designing access control solutions for Confidential Compute and Secure Media Pipeline. The Architect will design hardware and software solutions ensuring secure privilege management and security policy mechanisms, ensuring authenticity, isolation and confidentiality of valuable assets. You will perform threat modeling, define software security requirements and collaborate with peers to refine security design guidelines to ensure robust system protection.
Required Skills and Experience:
In Return:
We are proud to have a set of behaviors that reflect our culture and guide our decisions, defining how we work together to innovate, defy ordinary, and shape outstanding products!
United in Purpose, Empowered Through Inclusion
At Arm, we are dedicated to shaping an environment that encourages the unleashing of brilliance, the development of groundbreaking ideas, and the upliftment of each other for collective progress. Together, let's shape a workplace where innovation not only thrives but is nurtured, and where every voice is not just heard, but genuinely valued.
Salary Range:
$249,900-$338,100 per year
We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.
Our 10x Mindset
At Arm, we believe progress happens when people are empowered to think bigger and push beyond what seems possible. Our 10x mindset is about curiosity, ambition and creating impact that will be used by millions. We learn fast, prioritise collaboration and turn bold ideas into real technology. We look for people who are inspired by this way of working and want to grow in an environment where bold ideas are welcomed. Discover how the 10x mindset shapes life at Arm: https://careers.arm.com/10x-mindset
Use of AI in Your Application
At Arm, we embrace the benefits AI can bring, including in recruitment. You may use AI to support your preparation, such as improving the clarity of written responses, practicing interview questions, or learning more about our industry. However, your application and interview responses must reflect your own thinking, experience, and abilities. We want to understand your authentic perspective, creativity, and approach to problem solving. As such, you may not use AI to complete assigned tasks as part of any assessments. If you plan to use AI-supported or assistive technologies as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact [email protected] so we can support you.
Recruitment Adjustments and Accommodations
At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [email protected] . To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.
Hybrid Working
Arm's approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team's needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.
Equal Opportunities
Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don't discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Responsibilities:
As the Security Architecture, you will be accountable for defining and developing creative Security Architecture solutions for SoCs for multiple product market segments. This includes solutions for the SoC Root of Trust, Secure Boot, Key Management, Confidential Compute, Authentication and Encryption, and Secure Manufacturing and Device Lifetime Management. The SOC Security Architect will be architecting and designing access control solutions for Confidential Compute and Secure Media Pipeline. The Architect will design hardware and software solutions ensuring secure privilege management and security policy mechanisms, ensuring authenticity, isolation and confidentiality of valuable assets. You will perform threat modeling, define software security requirements and collaborate with peers to refine security design guidelines to ensure robust system protection.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Extensive security experience - Illustrated experience in Applied Cryptography, Key Derivation and Management, Secure Boot, Secure Manufacturing, and Confidentiality. Ability to design and build innovative and collaborative solutions.
- Security analysis & cryptographic expertise - Proficient in application of cryptographic algorithms, protocols, hardware/software threat analysis, risk assessment, and certification processes. Experience with side-channel hardware and firmware threats (SPA, DPA, fault injection, DRM, etc.) and common and creative resistance countermeasures.
- Secure system architecture - Experience building ARM or x86 based SOC security product architecture, secure boot, attestation protocols, and update/recovery mechanisms. Deep understanding of memory safety, control flow integrity, isolation and virtualization, and end-to-end confidentiality technologies.
- Platform security expertise - Senior-level knowledge of Android, Windows, or IoT-based security attacks, including application, framework, kernel, and hardware interactions.
- Leadership & strategic innovation - Strong evidence of experience in technology roadmap planning, technology innovations, and leading multi-national security teams. Familiarity and understanding of pioneering solutions and ability to strategically influence the multi-functional security roadmap.
In Return:
We are proud to have a set of behaviors that reflect our culture and guide our decisions, defining how we work together to innovate, defy ordinary, and shape outstanding products!
- Partner and customer focus
- Teamwork and communication
- Creativity and innovation
- Team and personal growth and development
- Impact and influence
- Deliver on your promises
United in Purpose, Empowered Through Inclusion
At Arm, we are dedicated to shaping an environment that encourages the unleashing of brilliance, the development of groundbreaking ideas, and the upliftment of each other for collective progress. Together, let's shape a workplace where innovation not only thrives but is nurtured, and where every voice is not just heard, but genuinely valued.
Salary Range:
$249,900-$338,100 per year
We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.
Our 10x Mindset
At Arm, we believe progress happens when people are empowered to think bigger and push beyond what seems possible. Our 10x mindset is about curiosity, ambition and creating impact that will be used by millions. We learn fast, prioritise collaboration and turn bold ideas into real technology. We look for people who are inspired by this way of working and want to grow in an environment where bold ideas are welcomed. Discover how the 10x mindset shapes life at Arm: https://careers.arm.com/10x-mindset
Use of AI in Your Application
At Arm, we embrace the benefits AI can bring, including in recruitment. You may use AI to support your preparation, such as improving the clarity of written responses, practicing interview questions, or learning more about our industry. However, your application and interview responses must reflect your own thinking, experience, and abilities. We want to understand your authentic perspective, creativity, and approach to problem solving. As such, you may not use AI to complete assigned tasks as part of any assessments. If you plan to use AI-supported or assistive technologies as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact [email protected] so we can support you.
Recruitment Adjustments and Accommodations
At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [email protected] . To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.
Hybrid Working
Arm's approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team's needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.
Equal Opportunities
Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don't discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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