Principal Graphics Architecture Security Engineer - Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

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THE ROLE:

We are looking for an adaptive, self-motivated Principal Graphics Architecture Security Engineer to join our growing GFX architecture team. As a key contributor, you will be part of a leading team to drive AMD's market leading GPU designs across AI/Machine Learning, Compute, and Discrete GPU gaming products.

THE PERSON:

As a Principal Graphics Architecture Security Engineer, you will be involved with threat modeling, analyzing data and register access paths, and researching security features for our next generation designs. The role requires a special combination of technical breadth, problem solving, and soft skills. The GPU Security Architect is a cross-functional technical leader.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research new architectural features for next generation GFX IP that protects register accesses and customer data, and transcends product goals
• Research and quantify attack vectors through which bad actors can gain access to customer data or GPU configuration, disrupt correct GPU operation or performance, or circumvent GPU protections.
• Ensure AMD's security offerings meet standards, requirements and anticipates industry trends.
• Work with AMD SOC and other IP teams to track trends and development directions for GPU security.
• Write and deliver architectural specifications to development teams (HW, SW, Firmware, etc).
• Architect new GPU algorithms to improve security of GPU function without compromising performance
• Provide technical and cross-functional debug support to execution teams, including Silicon bring-up.
• Perform design and threat analysis of software and hardware designs, to ensure quality and robustness.
• Deliver micro-architecture proposals and/or review proposals from internal/external sources
• Guide execution teams in comprehending and following GPU security guidelines
• Collaborate with internal AMD teams (Product and System Architects, RTL, PD, SW, Bring-up) to deliver best in class security solutions
• A drive to continuously learn and expand architectural breadth and dept

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Accomplished listener who can analyze, abstract, communicate, and converge on the best ideas.
• Develop strong partnerships over time with program stakeholders across the organization and development partners outside the organization.
• Excellent verbal communication and written, presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, planning, and teamwork skills.
• Mastery of principles of logic and circuit design, software and hardware principles and methods relevant to more complex systems and platforms.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience focused on computer architecture and security, with a strong understanding of the factors influencing register and firmware access protections at chip, system, and product levels.
• Knowledge of RTL design and/or verification
• Proven track record of providing and following through with pragmatic security requirements
• Expert at tackling multi-variable problems via system level modeling, testing and characterization, trend analysis/projection, and model verification
• Computing and Graphics architecture
• Understands GPU security/power/performance, SW and FW access, and system-level trade-offs
• Knowledge of Machine Learning and AI usage is a benefit
• Threat modeling tools is a benefit

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Undergrad degree required.  Masters or PhD in Computer Engineering/ Electrical Engineering is preferred.

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At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package.  Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detail here.

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