[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Cadence Design jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cadence-design/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Cadence Design · San Jose # AI Security Architect San Jose $164,500 to $305,500 Security Listed on Cadence Design’s official careers site. Posted October 8, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Cadence Design’s careers site →](https://cadence.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/SAN-JOSE/AI-Security-Architect_R54236) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Cadence Design](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cadence-design/) / AI Security Architect ## Job description At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Cadence InfoSec seeking a Security Architect with deep expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) security to design, implement, and govern secure AI systems across the enterprise. This role will focus on protecting AI/ML models, data pipelines, and GenAI applications from emerging threats while enabling safe innovation. ### Key Responsibilities AI/ML Security Architecture - Design secure architectures for AI/ML systems, including model training, inference, and deployment pipelines - Define security controls for LLMs (Large Language Models), GenAI platforms, and AI APIs Embed security into MLOps pipelines (DevSecOps for AI) Threat Modeling & Risk Management - Conduct threat modeling for AI systems (e.g., prompt injection, model poisoning, data leakage) - Develop risk frameworks aligned with NIST AI Risk Management Framework - Identify and mitigate adversarial AI threats and abuse cases ### Data Security & Privacy - Ensure protection of training and inference data (PII, PHI, proprietary data) - Implement data governance, anonymization, and encryption strategies - Ensure compliance with regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.) Cloud & Platform Security Secure AI workloads across cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Service Microsoft Azure Google Cloud IBM Cloud Architect secure integrations with AI services and APIs Model Security & Integrity - Protect against model theft, inversion, and extraction attacks - Implement model monitoring for drift, anomalies, and abuse - Ensure secure model storage, versioning, and access control Governance & Compliance Establish AI security policies, standards, and guardrails Align with industry AI frameworks such as ISO AI standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 42001) - Support audit, regulatory, and CIO and CISO reporting ### Collaboration & Leadership - Partner with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams - Provide security guidance for AI product development - Lead security reviews and architecture boards - Mentor security engineers on AI-specific threats ### Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field - 8+ years in cybersecurity architecture or engineering Experience securing AI/ML systems or data platforms - Strong understanding of: Cloud security (IAM, network, containers, serverless) API security and microservices Encryption, key management, and identity systems Development of Agent and Agentic AI for security use cases Experience with MCP ### Preferred Qualifications Experience with LLMs (e.g., prompt engineering, RAG architectures) - Familiarity with adversarial ML techniques - Knowledge of tools like: MLflow, Kubeflow, SageMaker SIEM/XDR platforms Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, or cloud security certifications Experience in semiconductor industry is a plus ### Key Skills AI Threat Modeling (Prompt Injection, Data Poisoning, Model Evasion) Secure MLOps / DevSecOps Zero Trust Architecture Data Privacy & Governance Cloud-Native Security Risk & Compliance Management The annual salary range for California is $164,500 to $305,500. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 8, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 100 days - Location: San Jose - Pay: $164,500 to $305,500[Apply on Cadence Design’s careers site →](https://cadence.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/SAN-JOSE/AI-Security-Architect_R54236) ## More jobs at Cadence Design ### [ATE Test Engineering Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cadence-design/jobs/9e10fb091249050ec22d/) San Jose ### [Account Director](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cadence-design/jobs/378684646d9cf5688e10/) San Jose ### [Administrative Assistant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cadence-design/jobs/95423b76af0e76cceaf8/) San Jose ### [Applied ML Director (Technical Team Lead)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cadence-design/jobs/666fb71182a98451ccc5/) San Jose ### [Applied ML – Functional Verification Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cadence-design/jobs/fe0a7f82610053d8d221/) San Jose ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Security Architect - Cyber Security](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vodafone/jobs/769d1e41f2fb108d4b71/) Vodafone · Dublin, Ireland ### [Security Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ntt/jobs/f69090735300d1b540d7/) NTT · London, United Kingdom ### [Security Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/accenture/jobs/d4d08827a1b5700173d4/) Accenture ### [Security Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vodafone/jobs/df84ab00550c52781051/) Vodafone · Newbury, United Kingdom OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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