[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 # Offensive Hardware Security Researcher US, CA, Santa Clara Research & Science 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/Offensive-Hardware-Security-Researcher_JR2016209) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [NVIDIA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/) / Offensive Hardware Security Researcher ## Job description We are now looking for an Offensive Hardware Security Researcher! NVIDIA is seeking an outstanding Offensive Hardware Security Researcher to work on a wide variety of security research challenges. Do you excel at thinking like an attacker, identifying hardware weaknesses, creating tools and automation for hardware vulnerability research? Join our team to hack the future, fortify the silicon frontier, and shape the destiny of groundbreaking chip technology! ### What you will be doing - Research vulnerabilities on cutting-edge SoC and GPU designs - Develop and use cutting-edge security tools and techniques - Guide the continuous integration of latest mitigations into our security architecture - Research and exploit side-channel, fault, and advanced physical attacks What we need to see: BS/BA degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience - 6+ years of work experience in a Security related field Experience with ARM/RISCV assembly, Verilog and low-level C programming Understanding of large SoC and ASIC architecture and design Experience with security code reviews of complex firmware projects and defensive coding best practices (SDL, threat modeling) - Ability to work collaboratively and remotely with multiple experts to accomplish complex goals Expertise in two of more of the following fields: Expertise in side-channel analysis and mitigation for cryptographic primitives TEE (TrustZone, SE), Confidential Computing, and/or microarchitectural attacks - Proficiency with Symbolic Execution and/or fuzzing tools JTAG, debugging, binary instrumentation frameworks, ChipWhisperer Reverse-engineering (IDA Pro, Ghidra) Practical experience in utilizing machine learning techniques for performing side-channel attacks - Track record of advancing offensive security research field through vulnerability discoveries, research publications, and/or developing security tools Ways to stand out from the crowd: Understanding of pre-silicon hardware design and testing - Knowledge of key hardware security architecture components, and their implementation in complex SoC designs - Strong background in computer architecture, especially GPU or AI accelerator design Our invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, we are increasingly known as “the AI computing company”. With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative, autonomous and love a challenge, we want to hear from you! Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until June 30, 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: Jul 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 102 days - Location: US, CA, Santa Clara[Apply on NVIDIA’s careers site →](https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/Offensive-Hardware-Security-Researcher_JR2016209) ## More jobs at NVIDIA ### [Applied Deep Learning PhD Research Intern, Reinforcement Learning for LLMs - Fall 2026](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/42d001528f77c6d200c8/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [Differentiable Simulation Research Intern - Summer 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/88fded3d76d9debeba32/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [PhD Research Intern, AI-Aided Engineering – 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/b8bae8c21e6005c2f768/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [PhD Research Intern, Autonomous Systems and Physical AI Research - 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/3e4b5a7d8d7c36938c02/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [PhD Research Intern, Fundamental Generative AI - 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/1ba8e1706ed337b2b822/) US, CA, Santa Clara ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior Engineer, Offensive Security](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/humana/jobs/3a878fcfe1b251a005c5/) Humana · Remote, Nationwide ### [Offensive Security Researcher, Kernel & Embedded Security](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/apple/jobs/a371a7617eaf8255ad7d/) Apple · New York City, United States of America ### [Offensive Security Researcher, SEAR](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/apple/jobs/eea4d9c9e2bc99357342/) Apple · Cupertino, United States of America ### [Security Researcher](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/1f9a18d6c10185fc1103/) Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond [Jobs in Santa Clara, CA](/locations/us/ca/santa-clara/)[Jobs in California](/locations/us-ca/)[Research & Science jobs](/functions/research-science/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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