Hardware Security Architect (SoC)

TL;DR

Hardware Security Architect (SoC): Defining and driving hardware security architecture for SoCs across a range of end applications with an accent on HSM specification, secure boot/RoT, and cryptographic IP integration. Focus on leading threat modeling, risk assessments, and architecting HW/SW security boundaries to ensure system-level protection.

Location: Onsite in Austin, TX (Oakhill Office)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, focusing on automotive, industrial, and IoT markets.

What you will do

• Define SoC hardware security architecture and requirements, including HSM specifications and secure boot/RoT concepts.
• Translate security features into high-level HW/SW specifications and derive technical hardware requirements.
• Lead threat modeling, risk assessments, and vulnerability analysis to implement architectural mitigations.
• Architect secure key storage/provisioning (eFUSE/OTP) and security-aware DFT/TEST strategies.
• Collaborate with RTL, verification, and software teams to embed security into implementation and validation flows.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards such as ISO 21434, ISO 26262, and IEC 61508.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering or a related field.
• 10–15+ years of experience in SoC or MCU design with a strong focus on hardware security architecture.
• Deep understanding of SoC architecture, AMBA/AXI-class interconnects, and memory subsystems.
• Proven experience with threat modeling and security validation for SoC-based systems.
• Hands-on background with RTL design, synthesis concepts, and EDA flows.
• Location: Must be based in or able to work from the Austin, TX office