Senior Software Security Architect

er attacks. The Drive OS Automotive Software team is looking for a Principal Security Architect to help secure NVIDIA's vehicle central computer software platform. This platform features multiple vehicle domains on a single computing platform running mixed criticality safety and security software enabled by cutting edge virtualization technology. You will work with hardworking and dedicated multi-functional engineering development teams across various vehicle software domains to integrate their work into our DRIVE OS platform, while achieving or exceeding all relevant NVIDIA and automotive standards and guidelines. You'll find the work is exciting, fun, meaningful and challenging!

What you'll be doing:

• Participate in the definition, architectural analysis, design, and development of secure software stacks for a centralized computing platform.

• Perform security threat modeling of multi-tenant automotive software architecture.

• Define operating system security policy and access management for Android, Linux and QNX platforms.

• Design and recommend security architectures to meet the integrity and availability needs of a vehicle central computing platform.

• Optimize the security architecture to meet rigid performance requirements while meeting both the safety and functional needs of the product.

• Mentor teams and developers, promoting guidelines on best security practices

What we need to see:

• 12+ years with secure software design, development, and analysis

• 5+ years of experience building and implementing secure software.

• Requires a BS degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or computer engineering

• Demonstrated experience in real-time software development and security

• Familiarity with computer system architectures, SoC fundamentals (e.g., caches, buses, memory controllers, debug), OS architectures, and networking systems (e.g., ethernet, CAN, LIN)

• Expert knowledge in virtualization technologies and building secure multi-tenant embedded platforms

• Excellent secure coding programming skills in C/C++

• Background with applied cryptography, threat modeling, and common attack vectors

• Experience with ARM based SoC architectures and TrustZone implementations

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, ability to work independently, and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Experience with automotive software development processes and coding practices

• Demonstrated security research experience and publications

• Low level microarchitecture and software development of hypervisors, kernel, device drivers, and debug tools

• Experience in formal specification and verification methods

The base salary range is 220,000 USD - 419,750 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.