GPU Hardware Security Architect

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We are seeking a self‑motivated GPU Hardware Security Architect to join our growing GPU Architecture team. In this role, you will help define AMD’s next‑generation GPU security architecture across AI/ML, Compute, and Discrete Gaming products. The position will drive security features that protect register access, firmware interfaces, configuration controls, and sensitive customer data. Responsibilities include threat modeling, access‑path analysis, security architecture, and cross‑functional execution support.

The role requires strong technical depth, problem‑solving ability, and communication skills.

• Investigate and architect next‑generation GPU IP features that enhance protection of register access and sensitive customer data, while enabling forward‑looking product capabilities.
• Research and quantify attack vectors through which bad actors can gain access to customer data or GPU configuration, disrupt correct GPU operation, impact performance, or circumvent GPU protections.
• Use AI tools to identify and resolve security issues.
• Ensure AMD's security offerings meet industry standards and anticipate industry trends.
• Work with AMD SoC and other IP teams to track trends and development directions for GPU security.
• Write and deliver architectural specifications to development teams (HW, SW, Firmware, etc).
• Architect new GPU algorithms to improve GPU security without compromising performance.
• Provide technical and cross‑functional debug support to execution teams, including silicon bring‑up.
• Perform design and threat analysis of firmware and hardware to ensure quality and robustness.
• Deliver architecture specifications and/or review proposals from internal/external sources.
• Guide execution teams in comprehending and following GPU security guidelines.
• Collaborate with internal AMD teams (Product and System Architects, RTL, PD, SW, Bring‑up) to deliver best‑in‑class security solutions.

• Relevant work experience focused on computer architecture and security, with a strong understanding of the factors influencing register and firmware access protections at chip, system, and product levels.
• Thorough knowledge of RTL design and/or verification.
• Proven track record of providing and following through with pragmatic security requirements.
• Expert at tackling multi‑variable problems via system‑level modeling, testing and characterization, trend analysis/projection, and model verification.
• Computing and graphics architecture.
• A drive to continuously learn and expand architectural breadth and depth.
• Understands GPU security/power/performance, SW and FW access, and system‑level trade‑offs.
• Knowledge of GPU shader behavior is a benefit.
• Knowledge of Machine Learning and AI usage is a benefit.
• Experience with threat modeling tools.

• Accomplished listener who can analyze, abstract, communicate, and converge on the best ideas.
• Develop strong partnerships over time with program stakeholders across the organization and development teams outside the organization.
• Excellent verbal,…