Senior Security Research Architect, Confidential Computing

We are currently seeking a Senior Security Research Architect.NVIDIA is seeking a technical leader interesting in a chance to define, craft, , implement, and guide implementation of Trusted Execution Environment architecture, implementation and design for NIC and DPUs. You'll be expected to take on a strong hands-on role, working with diverse teams across NVIDIA and with external partners to meet security requirements for our state of the art Confidential Computing in various products.What you'll be doing:Research, design, develop and implement architecture solutions meeting internal and external security requirements and standardsApply innovative security primitives to enable next generation secure platformsCollaborate across the company to guide the direction of designing Confidential Computing within DPU and NIC products, working with hardware, software, research and product teamsArchitectural modeling, validation, microarchitectural definition, following standards bodies, and developing infrastructure enabling trusted platforms using hardware security methodsWork with customers, partners to identify and address security issues and threatsExtending Networking protocol CJDNS and binding it with fully distributed key managementWhat we need to see:MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience with 12+ years of relevant experienceFirst hand work experience with Trusted Execution Technologies (e.g. AMD SEV, Intel TDX, Intel SGX) on the hardware and software levelYou have directly worked directly on:Computing platform security, threat models and mitigation techniques and/or Trusted Execution Environment and isolation technique to provide trustProfiling and modelling isolation architectures and Performance evaluation of secure systemsFamiliarity with Trusted Computing attestation methods and its application in overlay mesh networkProgramming and debugging fundamentals across languages such as: Verilog, Python/Perl scripting, ARM assembly and C/C++The ability to work in a dynamic collaboration oriented team is required and strong communication skills and a real passion for working as a team are essential as well as understanding the fundamentals of devices secure management over MCTP and programming interfacesWith competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our exclusive engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you.Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5, and 272,000 USD - 431,250 USD for Level 6.You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 2, 2026.This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) 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.SummaryLocation: US, CA, Santa Clara; US, CA, RemoteType: Full time