Senior Cpu Security Architect, Next Generation Secure Platform Development

(Hybrid, London / Bristol)
Overview
We’re excited to be expanding our Hardware Engineering team and are looking for a Senior CPU Security Architect who is interested in working with pioneers who work at the intersection of secure Semiconductors, Quantum and AI
Experience an exciting growth journey – you’ll a key employee during an exciting phase of growth for the company. You’ll have the opportunity to influence and shape our technology and the direction of the team as we grow
The SECQAI environment is highly collaborative, where the team is laser focused on building great product for our customers
Joining an early-stage company, you’ll get a stake in our shared success through our generous employee option programme
Get to know SECQAIWe’re an ultra-secure hardware and software business enabling the future of confidential computing. Our military grade secure semiconductors provide fully integrated solutions so governments & businesses can focus on what really matters: delivering for their customers and the population at large. We’re looking for passionate, innovative technologists to join us on our exciting journey.
What The Job Involves
Architect and implement next-generation CPU security features and functions to counteract potential threats, working with CPU architects and designers
Collaborate with other teams (e.G. software, CPU, verification, R&D, security, etc.) to ensure secure design principles are effectively implemented
Proactively conduct security assessments and recommend changes as necessary
Be at the forefront of the latest threats, vulnerabilities and trends across the semiconductor industry
Contribute to roadmap planning, design reviews, and silicon bring-up, acting as a thought leader within the security field
Collaborate with R&D teams to develop and evaluate novel approaches to security
Write detailed technical documentation;
reviews technical documentation for peers and other engineers.
Support certification efforts, including planning, documentation, implementation, and liaison with certification labs and government agencies
This is a Hybrid role, with a mixture of working from SECQAI’s office in London or Bristol, and at home
We know how important it is to build in a customer-centric way, so you may be asked to travel to meet SECQAI’s customers and partners in person
Maintaining the highest standards of integrity: you’ll protect SECQAI’s operations and that of our clients by maintaining confidentiality at all times
RequiredWho you are
You have a B.Eng./B.Sc., M.Eng./M.Sc. or Ph.D. (preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field (or equivalent industry experience)
You have 9+ years of relevant CPU and system security architecture
You have a deep understanding of memory safety, control flow integrity, isolation/virtualization technologies
You have strong experience working with at least one CPU ISA
You have led a team of engineers
You’re inquisitive and a self-starter. You love learning, solving problems outside of your comfort zone, starting new things and taking them through to production, all the while learning from your mistakes
You enjoy collaborating with and supporting a wide range of peers and mentors
You set a high bar for your own work (both how it works, and how it looks)
Desirable
You have experience working with RISC-V & CHERI ISAs
You have functional safety and security knowledge
You have taken a design from conceptualisation through to tape-out
You’re interested in building secure systems and platforms, and have knowledge of relevant security standards
The perks
Competitive Salary
Generous employee option programme
Opportunity to work collaboratively with leaders in the field
Opportunity to help shape and build the technical side of the organisation
Benefits package: we’re committed to evolving the benefits package as we grow. We'll want to know what matters to you! Of course, that’s in addition to the snack cupboard you can find in our office!
Application Process
A series of individual and panel interviews with your future colleagues and the leadership team
Offer
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