Offensive Hardware Security Researcher

Job Overview We are looking for an Offensive Hardware Security Researcher at NVIDIA to tackle a broad range of security research challenges. We want someone who thinks like an attacker, identifies hardware weaknesses, and builds tools and automation for hardware vulnerability research. Responsibilities Research vulnerabilities on cutting‑edge SoC and GPU designs Develop and use cutting‑edge security tools and techniques Guide the continuous integration of latest mitigations into our security architecture Research and exploit side‑channel, fault, and advanced physical attacks Qualifications BS/BA in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience 6+ years of work experience in a security‑related field Experience with ARM/RISCV assembly, Verilog and low‑level C programming Understanding of large SoC and ASIC architecture and design Experience with security code reviews and defensive coding best practices (SDL, threat modeling) Ability to work collaboratively and remotely with multiple experts to accomplish complex goals Expertise in two or more of the following fields: Side‑channel analysis and mitigation for cryptographic primitives TEE (TrustZone, SE), Confidential Computing, and/or microarchitectural attacks Symbolic execution and/or fuzzing tools JTAG, debugging, binary instrumentation frameworks, ChipWhisperer Reverse‑engineering (IDA Pro, Ghidra) Application of machine learning techniques for side‑channel attacks Track record of advancing offensive security research through discoveries, publications, and tool development Preferred Experience Understanding of pre‑silicon hardware design and testing Knowledge of key hardware security architecture components and their implementation in complex SoC designs Strong background in computer architecture, especially GPU or AI accelerator design Benefits Base salary is determined by location, experience, and peer compensation. For Level4, the range is $184,000–$287,500; for Level5, it is $224,000–$356,500. You will also be eligible for equity and a generous benefits package. Applications will be accepted until June30,2026. EEO Statement NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr NVIDIA Corporation