[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All NVIDIA jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/) · [Search jobs](/search/) NVIDIA · Santa Clara, CA # Senior Hardware Security Architect, GPU US, CA, Santa Clara Senior individual contributor Security Listed on NVIDIA’s official careers site. Listed as of October 20, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on NVIDIA’s careers site →](https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/Senior-Hardware-Security-Architect--GPU_JR2022806) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [NVIDIA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/) / Senior Hardware Security Architect, GPU ## Job description NVIDIA is seeking a Hardware Security engineer to architect, design and, validate HW security for its core GPU products. You are expected work with the GPU HW Security team to ensure the GPU architecture meets NVIDIA's HW security objectives. Persons in this role will develop tools and tests to analyze and verify our design, as well as help reduce risk, threats, and vulnerabilities with a focus on hardware and firmware layers; including considerations for safely scaling up GPUs in data center environments. ### What you'll be doing Support the GPU HW Security architects to ensure robust, secure service posture from design to implementation in multiple products. Develop Tools (perl and pyton scripts) to analyze and document vulnerabilities in current and upcoming designs. Develop tests that run on the GPU architectural model to verify security features. Perform security reviews of firmware and hardware designs and assist others to ensure quality and robustness of our products. Assist in defining architectural and micro-architectural details for features that improve security of our GPUs. Assist in implementation and verification of hardware features that improve security of our GPUs. ### What we need to see A Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience 3-5 years of relevant hardware development experience with a focus and interest in hardware security. Proficient C/C++ programming and low-level firmware experience. Strong communication skills are required along with the ability to work in a dynamic product oriented team. ### Ways to stand out from the crowd Experience with scripting in Perl and Python on Linux. Experience with security testing techniques, threat modeling, fuzzing, negative testing and other techniques. Familiarity with kernel level security concepts. Interest in micro architectural attacks (side channels, fault injection, etc) and / or HW level applications of cryptography; secure boot, key management, etc. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 14, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Aug 20, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 61 days - Location: US, CA, Santa Clara[Apply on NVIDIA’s careers site →](https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/Senior-Hardware-Security-Architect--GPU_JR2022806) ## More jobs at NVIDIA ### [Campaign Manager, Cybersecurity](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/e035a4c6596c023359c1/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [Director, Global Event Security](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/b416124e08b006c91a38/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [GPU SW Security Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/e33191e96438850afd1d/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [Security Architect - New College Grad 2026](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/17a9737c0b7af8ca2efc/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [Senior Cybersecurity Analyst - Customer Trust](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/7578d5524efca9c3ca33/) US, CA, Santa Clara ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [GPU Hardware Security Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/advanced-micro-devices-amd/jobs/e13bcaee0ba59930e4a3/) Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) · Santa Clara, California ### [Hardware and Payload Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/34ede30cf44dad989977/) Lockheed Martin · Highlands Ranch, CO ### [Hardware Security Program Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/89dde073a03b89c8caf0/) Qualcomm · San Diego, California, United States of America ### [Hardware Security Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/6321aabbbd7d54d03cd4/) Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond, California, Mountain View ### [Staff Test Engineer, Hardware Security](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/f266d8d8c1caa367a535/) Qualcomm · San Diego, California, United States of America OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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