Senior Firmware Security Architect, Networking

NVIDIA

. Contribute to the security architecture of NVIDIA Networking firmware, including trust boundaries, privilege separation, device identity and key storage, secure boot and chain of trust, and secure update and anti-rollback flows .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $184,000 - $356,500 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in security architecture for firmware, including threat modeling, secure boot, and mitigation techniques. Proficient in guiding engineering teams and ensuring compliance with security standards throughout the product lifecycle.

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Security ArchitectureFirmware SecurityThreat ModelingApplied CryptographyNetworking Software

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Hard Skills

Firmware DevelopmentMemory-Safe Coding PatternsStatic AnalysisFuzzingSecurity Policy ModelsAuthorization SchemesRBACDebug AuthorizationRuntime HardeningField Update

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsIndependent WorkCollaborative Work

Tools & Technologies

Embedded SystemsDevice DriversControl PlaneManagement InterfacesEmbedded Network Operating SystemsPCIe ConfigurationDMAMailbox MechanismsDoorbell MechanismsSecure Enclaves

Certifications & Qualifications

M.Sc. in Computer SciencePhD in Computer ScienceDegree in Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Product SecurityFirmware SecuritySecurity ResearchData Center Security EcosystemHardware Roots of TrustHardware-Enforced IsolationTrust BoundariesPrivilege SeparationKey StorageSecure Update

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the security architecture of NVIDIA Networking firmware, including trust boundaries, privilege separation, device identity and key storage, secure boot and chain of trust, and secure update and anti-rollback flows
Perform security threat modeling of firmware and embedded subsystems across NVIDIA Networking products
Analyze complex firmware and hardware/firmware interactions to identify security weaknesses
Define security features and mitigations across the device lifecycle, including provisioning, attestation, debug authorization, runtime hardening, and field update
Guide engineering teams throughout implementation
Translate threat models into actionable security requirements and architectural decisions
Review designs and implementations against security requirements
Partner with hardware and ASIC architects to specify security primitives and define their use across the product line
Drive secure firmware development practices, including memory-safe coding patterns in C, static analysis, and fuzzing of firmware-exposed interfaces
Ensure development processes meet security and coding standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Academic degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of experience in product security, firmware security, or security research, including hands-on work with embedded or firmware codebases
Experience defining security policy models, including authorization schemes, RBAC, and administrative role separation
Familiarity with applied cryptography, including secure boot, code signing, and attestation
Familiarity with threat modeling, common attack vectors, and mitigation techniques
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a constantly evolving environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred: M.Sc. or PhD in computer science, electrical engineering, or related technical field
Experience with hardware/software interfaces in networking devices, including register and MMIO programming models, DMA, mailbox and doorbell mechanisms, PCIe configuration and management interfaces, and firmware
Experience with hardware roots of trust and hardware-enforced isolation, including MPU/MMU, secure enclaves, and fuse/OTP-based provisioning
Hands-on experience with networking software, including device drivers, control plane, management interfaces, or embedded network operating systems
Familiarity with high-scale deployment, the data center security ecosystem, and its operational challenges

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Comprehensive benefits package
Equity