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Systems Security Architect

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• MARKHAM, Canada
• Engineering
• 68109
• CAD $183,600.00/Yr.
• CAD $275,400.00/Yr.

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WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING:

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career.

THE ROLE:

The AMD Product Security Office (PSO) is looking for an exceptional Systems Security Architect to work on leading-edge security technologies to enhance AMD's leadership in data center and client computing solutions. You will work with industry level security experts in the design and development of comprehensive system security architectures, to meet the emerging needs of modern computing platforms.

A successful candidate is an experienced systems architect who excels in security architecture design and implementation, with a focus on building secure system-on-chip (SOC) solutions for our data center and client products. You will be involved in all phases of security architecture development including system design, specification writing, threat modeling and vulnerability assessment, with particular emphasis on defining next-generation security technologies and writing technical specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and drive comprehensive system security architecture for AMD's system-on-chip (SOC) products across the entire technology stack

• Develop security specifications and requirements based on market analysis, customer input, and industry trends

• Lead cross-functional collaboration with hardware, software, firmware, and product management teams to implement security architecture

• Design secure boot, attestation, and confidential computing architectures for data center scale deployments

• Conduct threat modeling and vulnerability assessments for complex system architectures

• Drive security architecture decisions across multiple business units and product lines while mentoring engineering teams

• Engage with industry standards organizations (TCG, OCP, etc.) to influence and adopt security standards

Preferred Experience:

• Expert knowledge of security technologies including secure boot, attestation architecture, confidential computing, trusted execution environment (TEE) architecture, security protocols, and device I/O protection mechanisms

• Deep expertise in embedded firmware, hardware architecture, SOC architecture, and operating systems security (Linux, Windows) at data center scale

• Extensive applied cryptography experience with ability to tailor solutions to specific use cases

• Proven experience designing large-scale systems with vertical integration from software to hardware touchpoints

• Strong background in threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, and security analysis methodologies

• Active participation in industry standards organizations (TCG, OCP, NIST, etc.) with demonstrated influence on security standards

• Exceptional technical writing skills with proven ability to translate market and customer requirements into technical specifications

• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills working across hardware, software, firmware, and business units with excellent communication abilities

• Experience with AMD security technologies and data center security architecture

• Knowledge of hardware security modules, secure element architectures, and security certification processes (FIPS, Common Criteria)

• Background in security research, academic publications, or leading security architecture teams

• Familiarity with emerging security standards, secure supply chain, and AI/ML security implications in hardware systems

Academic Credentials:

BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

LOCATION: Markham, Ontario Canada

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

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