ASIC Security Architect (Platform Security)

TL;DR

ASIC Security Architect (Platform Security): Defining the architectural framework for data center switch ASICs and SoC products with an accent on platform security, Silicon Root-of-Trust, and trusted computing. Focus on designing end-to-end hardware architecture, evaluating power-performance-area trade-offs, and developing security capabilities for AI infrastructure.

Location: Santa Clara, CA. Must be eligible to access export-controlled information under U.S. law.

Salary: $191,530 – $286,900 per annum

Company

hirify.global provides semiconductor solutions that serve as essential building blocks for data infrastructure across enterprise, cloud, and AI architectures.

What you will do

• Lead the end-to-end hardware architecture for SoC products throughout their full lifecycle.
• Collaborate with marketing and business development to identify high-value customer use cases.
• Partner with Design, Verification, and Software teams to define Soft/Hardware co-designs.
• Perform detailed performance analyses and evaluate power-performance-area (PPA) trade-offs.
• Author detailed architecture specifications and define robust validation plans.
• Represent the company in industry workgroups (TCG, OCP, DMTF, Caliptra, etc.) and file patents for novel technologies.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience with a Master’s or 10+ years with a PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Expertise in ASIC security, including root-of-trust, TEE, data encryption, and access control.
• Proven track record of delivering ASIC product architectures and comprehensive documentation.
• Strong ability to guide design and verification teams through implementation.
• Eligibility to access export-controlled information (EAR) as defined by U.S. law.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of industry-standard interconnect protocols such as PCIe, CXL, UALink, and Ethernet.
• Extensive experience in ARM CPU subsystem architecture, including memory and cache subsystems.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Comprehensive family support programs to balance work and home life.
• Robust mental and physical health resources.
• Recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones.

Hiring process

• Strict policy against the use of AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, etc.) during interviews to ensure authentic evaluation.