SambaNova Systems
AI
SecurityArchitect–AISilicon&Systems
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“Security Architect – AI Silicon & Systems at SambaNova Systems. Skills: Security Architecture, AI Silicon, Confidential Computing, Hardware Security. Lead security architecture. Conduct research and development”
Industry & Context.
Solve challenging security problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BS, MS, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, 10+ years of industry experience in hardware security architecture, preferably in AI accelerators, GPUs, or high-performance SoCs, Proven track record of delivering security solutions from architecture to product implementation, Deep understanding of hardware root-of-trust, secure boot, firmware security, and cryptography applied to silicon, Hands-on experience with security technologies such as Caliptra for hardware security modules, Ability to define and architect security features at the micro-architectural level, including memory protection, isolation, and key management, Analytical and debug skills to solve challenging security problems in dynamic environments, Capable of breaking down security requirements into silicon, firmware, and system software specifications, Highly motivated, self-driven, and independent, with organizational skills, Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, Willingness to learn and adapt to new areas with mentorship and collaboration
Nice to Have
15+ years of industry experience in hardware security for AI, supercomputing, or hyperscale environments, Experience with confidential computing architectures and industry standards, Knowledge of system-level security integration, including BMC, network, and software security (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), Familiarity with off-the-shelf security IP and optical switch security considerations, Experience in conducting trade-off analyses on security vs. performance/TCO for AI systems, Background in leading cross-functional teams or contributing to industry security workgroups
What You'll Do.
Lead security architecture
Conduct research and development
Define security architecture specifications
Lead cross-functional efforts
Collaborate with executive leadership
Stay current with industry standards
Develop threat models
Enhance secure deployment processes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate across teams; Integrate security into product lifecycle; Work effectively with cross-functional teams; Mentorship and collaboration
Communication Scope
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Full Job Description
The era of pervasive AI has arrived. In this era, organizations will use generative AI to unlock hidden value in their data, accelerate processes, reduce costs, drive efficiency and innovation to fundamentally transform their businesses and operations at scale. SambaNova Suite™ is the first full-stack, generative AI platform, from chip to model, optimized for enterprise and government organizations. Powered by the intelligent SN40L chip, the SambaNova Suite is a fully integrated platform, delivered on-premises or in the cloud, combined with state-of-the-art open-source models that can be easily and securely fine-tuned using customer data for greater accuracy. Once adapted with customer data, customers retain model ownership in perpetuity, so they can turn generative AI into one of their most valuable assets. Job Overview SambaNova Systems is seeking a Security Architect to define and scale the security architecture for our AI silicon and systems. This role focuses on advancing hardware-rooted security, confidential computing, and secure AI infrastructure for enterprise and regulated markets. The ideal candidate has deep chip-level security expertise and is eager to collaborate across teams to address system-level challenges, building on our proven enterprise deployments. Roles and Responsibilities As a Security Architect at SambaNova, you will be responsible for leading the security architecture of our next-generation AI silicon and systems, ensuring they meet the demands of hyperscale and regulated environments. Key responsibilities include: Conduct research and development in state-of-the-art security solutions for AI silicon, including hardware root-of-trust, secure boot, and confidential computing. Define and own security architecture specifications for performant, robust, and efficient AI hardware and systems. Lead cross-functional efforts with silicon, firmware, software, and system teams to integrate security into the product lifecycle. Collaborate with execu
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