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The team works at a system level spanning across hardware, software and infrastructure while striving for industry-leading solutions. This team interacts with product management, customers (e.g., OEMs), partners, HW/SW engineering, and Services engineering teams to find the optimal Security solution. Snapdragon processors are utilized in a variety of devices, including mobile phones, laptops, automotive systems, and data centers, each with distinct security needs. These processors are engineered to address most of these requirements, encompassing a wide range of security technologies found in consumer electronics, such as Root of Trust, Integrated Secure Element, Virtualization, and Confidential Compute.\nMinimum Qualifications\n10+ years industry experience in SoC Security encompassing both architecture and design\n5+ years industry experience in Compute and/or Data Centre SoC Architecture\nDemonstrated expertise in Security Technologies (Root of Trust, TEE, Access Control, I/O Security)\nProficient in Confidential Compute Architecture (RME, TDX, SEV-SNP, TDISP)\nStrong understanding of Security Software Architecture for Compute and Data Centers, with a focus on Secure Boot.\nSkilled in HW/SW threat analysis\nStrong capabilities in creating and presenting architecture-level documentation.\nPreferred Qualifications\nProficient in isolation-related extensions, including TrustZone, Virtualization, and RME.\nExtensive knowledge of Server Platform security architecture covering lifecycle/debug management, provisioning, attestation/measurement.\nExpertise in Applied Cryptography and Protocols.\nKnowledgeable about Security Certification Processes and Requirements (such as OCP)\nExcellent communication and teamwork skills.\nLeadership and management experience at the project level\nKey Responsibilities\nEstablish system security requirements (both hardware and software) for Server SoC focusing on functionality, performance, and security levels.\nSpecify and review the architecture and implementation of System/SoC level security mechanisms.\nConduct platform security threat analysis.\nPerform competitive analysis of security systems and features\nExplore future and roadmap server security-related technologies.\nServe as the technical interface to product management and standards teams.\nMinimum Qualifications:\n• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.OR\nMaster's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.\nOR\nPhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.\nApplicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. 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We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).\nQualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.\nTo all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. 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