Security Architect – AI Silicon & Systems
SambaNova Systems
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: California • Texas • United States
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About the role
- Lead the security architecture of next-generation AI silicon and systems.
- Conduct research and development in state-of-the-art security solutions for AI silicon.
- Define and own security architecture specifications for performant, robust, and efficient AI hardware and systems.
- Lead cross-functional efforts to integrate security into the product lifecycle.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to align security initiatives with product competitiveness and market requirements.
- Stay current with industry standards and contribute to advancements representing SambaNova.
- Develop threat models and security protocols for AI accelerators and cluster environments.
- Enhance secure deployment processes, including manufacturing, provisioning, and supply chain security.
Requirements
- BS, MS, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of industry experience in hardware security architecture, preferably in AI accelerators, GPUs, or high-performance SoCs.
- Proven track record of delivering security solutions from architecture to product implementation.
- Deep understanding of hardware root-of-trust, secure boot, firmware security, and cryptography applied to silicon.
- Hands-on experience with security technologies such as Caliptra for hardware security modules.
- Ability to define and architect security features at the micro-architectural level, including memory protection, isolation, and key management.
- Strong analytical and debug skills to solve challenging security problems in dynamic environments.
- Capable of breaking down security requirements into silicon, firmware, and system software specifications.
- Highly motivated, self-driven, and independent, with strong organizational skills.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new areas with mentorship and collaboration.
Benefits
- We cover 95% premium coverage for employee medical insurance
- 77% premium coverage for dependents
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short/Long term Disability insurance
- Basic Life insurance
- Voluntary Life insurance
- AD&D insurance plans
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options like Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care
- Full subscription to Headspace
- Gympass+ membership with access to physical gyms
- One Medical membership
- Counseling services with an Employee Assistance Program
- And much more.
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Hard Skills & Tools
hardware security architectureAI acceleratorsGPUshigh-performance SoCshardware root-of-trustsecure bootfirmware securitycryptographysecurity technologiesmicro-architectural security features
Soft Skills
analytical skillsdebug skillsorganizational skillscollaboration skillscommunication skillsself-drivenindependentmotivatedadaptabilitymentorship