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Qualcomm · 3 days ago

Sr Director Engineering - Product Security Architecture

positionSan Diego, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$254K/yr - $381K/yr
date8+ years exp

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a highly-skilled and self-driven Sr Director Engineering - Product Security Architecture to join their AI product development organization. This role is critical in ensuring the security of AI platforms, SDKs, and data pipelines by leading the design and implementation of security architectures and software features for Qualcomm's AI products.

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Responsibilities

Lead the design, analysis, and implementation of security architectures for Qualcomm’s AI products
Lead the design, analysis, and implementation of software security features for Qualcomm’s AI products
Lead the product security strategy for Qualcomm’s AI products, with a focus on ensuring that products meet customer requirements and driving a program of continuous improvement to achieve an industry-leading position
Support customers on product security issues and assist them in meeting their security goals through a combination of effective architecture and targeted software feature development
Drive the organization’s security effort to meet and exceed applicable global security standards, such as OCP SAFE and ISO 21434
Mentor and develop high-performing security architecture and software teams
Remain current with emergency threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory requirements relevant to Qualcomm’s AI products

Qualification

Security architectureRiskThreat assessmentsAI product securitySecure communication techniquesDevice integrityAuthenticationOS security for embedded devicesKey managementCryptographyMentoring teamsCommunicationCross-functional collaboration

Required

10+ years of experience in development of device architectures and security features for devices in data center, automotive, and edge device contexts
Strong understanding of security principles for AI products, including, but not limited to: Device integrity and authentication, Secure communication techniques between processes in a device, Secure communication techniques between devices in data center, automotive and edge device contexts, Virtualization and platform isolation techniques, OS security for embedded devices, Hardware and software access control techniques, Secure provisioning and secure debug techniques, Key management and applied cryptography
Experience in performing risk and threat assessments as part of a formal security SDLC, such as ISO 21434
Experience working with security architecture and development teams to create devices and software features that meet relevant standards' bodies and industrial best practice requirements
Excellent communication and cross functional collaboration skills
History of leading cross-functional teams in a global organization
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 10+ years of Security Engineering or related work experience, OR Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 9+ years of Security Engineering or related work experience, OR PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Security Engineering or related work experience

Preferred

Master's degree in information security, cybersecurity, or a related discipline
Experience securing AI / ML platforms (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch, ONNX, MLflow)
Experience securing AI / ML models (both in terms of the confidentiality / integrity of the model and in terms of the robustness of the model output)
Experience with the threat landscape for AI devices, including devices in data center, automotive and edge device contexts
Experience working with standards' bodies and industry organizations to drive adoption of effective security standards
Understanding of secure software development practices and cloud security requirements amongst major AI / ML vendors (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP)
Understanding of secure software development practices and cloud security requirements amongst major automotive vendors (e.g. BMW)

Benefits

Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play

Company

Qualcomm

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Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
dateFounded in 1985
location
San Diego, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.qualcomm.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.5M
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1988-01-01Undisclosed· $3.5M

Leadership Team

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Cristiano Amon
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Isaac Eteminan
CEO
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