Lead Embedded Cybersecurity Engineer

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING 

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.  Together, we advance your career.  

THE ROLE: 

AMD is looking for an influential software engineer who is passionate about improving the performance of key applications and benchmarks. You will be a member of a core team of incredibly talented industry specialists and will work with the very latest hardware and software technology.  

 

THE PERSON: 

The ideal candidate should be passionate about software engineering and possess leadership skills to drive sophisticated issues to resolution. Able to communicate effectively and work optimally with different teams across AMD. We are looking for a multitasker who enjoys working in a fast paced environment, an outgoing person who can communicate internally and externally to customers, and who has a passion for developing solutions to complex security issues  

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of security solutions for next-generation FPGA, SoC, and embedded x86 products, ensuring robust protection throughout the product lifecycle.
• Define and drive security requirements, architectures, and implementations, including secure boot, cryptographic services, root-of-trust technologies, and access control mechanisms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, program management, and validation teams to integrate security into architecture, design, testing, and product release processes.
• Support Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL) activities, including threat modeling, code reviews, penetration testing, red teaming, and security feature validation.
• Investigate and resolve complex security challenges, including critical customer escalations, while providing technical leadership and guidance on product security strategies.
• Contribute to the evolution of scalable, innovative security architectures that address emerging threats and enable future product capabilities.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

• Expertise in SoC, FPGA, embedded x86, and ARM-based platform security, including threat modeling, cryptography, secure boot, TEE, TrustZone, and access control.
• Experience applying security principles to hardware and software products, including certification efforts (Common Criteria, FIPS).
• Hands-on experience with FPGA/SoC development, validation, simulation, verification, hardware debugging, and lab testing.
• Proficiency in Python, C, Verilog, VHDL, or similar programming languages.
• Knowledge of embedded systems, including RTOS, embedded Linux, and hypervisors.
• Industry experience in Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Datacenter, or Test & Measurement environments.
• Deep expertise in Physical Unclonable Functions (PUFs) and hardware root-of-trust technologies.

 

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: 

Bachelor’s, Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent 

 

LOCATION:

Austin, TX

 

 

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

 

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Benefits offered are described:  AMD benefits at a glance.

 

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

 

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.  AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

 

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

THE ROLE: 

AMD is looking for an influential software engineer who is passionate about improving the performance of key applications and benchmarks. You will be a member of a core team of incredibly talented industry specialists and will work with the very latest hardware and software technology.  

 

THE PERSON: 

The ideal candidate should be passionate about software engineering and possess leadership skills to drive sophisticated issues to resolution. Able to communicate effectively and work optimally with different teams across AMD. We are looking for a multitasker who enjoys working in a fast paced environment, an outgoing person who can communicate internally and externally to customers, and who has a passion for developing solutions to complex security issues  

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of security solutions for next-generation FPGA, SoC, and embedded x86 products, ensuring robust protection throughout the product lifecycle.
• Define and drive security requirements, architectures, and implementations, including secure boot, cryptographic services, root-of-trust technologies, and access control mechanisms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, program management, and validation teams to integrate security into architecture, design, testing, and product release processes.
• Support Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL) activities, including threat modeling, code reviews, penetration testing, red teaming, and security feature validation.
• Investigate and resolve complex security challenges, including critical customer escalations, while providing technical leadership and guidance on product security strategies.
• Contribute to the evolution of scalable, innovative security architectures that address emerging threats and enable future product capabilities.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

• Expertise in SoC, FPGA, embedded x86, and ARM-based platform security, including threat modeling, cryptography, secure boot, TEE, TrustZone, and access control.
• Experience applying security principles to hardware and software products, including certification efforts (Common Criteria, FIPS).
• Hands-on experience with FPGA/SoC development, validation, simulation, verification, hardware debugging, and lab testing.
• Proficiency in Python, C, Verilog, VHDL, or similar programming languages.
• Knowledge of embedded systems, including RTOS, embedded Linux, and hypervisors.
• Industry experience in Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Datacenter, or Test & Measurement environments.
• Deep expertise in Physical Unclonable Functions (PUFs) and hardware root-of-trust technologies.

 

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: 

Bachelor’s, Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent 

 

LOCATION:

Austin, TX

 

 

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

 

#LI-SL2

#LI-HYBRID

Benefits offered are described:  AMD benefits at a glance.

 

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

 

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.  AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

 

This posting is for an existing vacancy.