Sr. Software Development Engineer at AMD

What you'd actually do

Research, design, develop, and evaluate security architectures for semiconductor and cryptographic systems

conduct comprehensive side-channel analysis (SCA) on cryptographic hardware and post-quantum cryptography (PQC) implementations to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities

architect and implement privacy-preserving machine learning frameworks utilizing homomorphic encryption for secure AI operations on GPUs

strengthen security architectures for Trusted Execution Environments (TEE) and Secure Encrypted Virtualization systems

design and implement test environments to validate Secure Memory Encryption and cryptographic components for system-on-chip (SoC) platforms, contributing to FIPS certification readiness

Skills

Required

Hardware security and cryptographic engineering
Side-channel analysis (SCA) and physical attack evaluation
Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) implementation and optimization
Homomorphic encryption and privacy-preserving machine learning
Secure processor architecture design
Trusted Execution Environments (TEE) and virtualization security
System-on-chip (SoC) security and Root of Trust (RoT) systems
Machine learning and artificial intelligence frameworks
Python, C/C++, and Verilog
Security analysis tools (ChipWhisperer, Riscure Inspector)
Cryptographic hardware accelerators and coprocessors
Secure Memory Encryption (SME) and Secure Encrypted Virtualization (SEV)
FPGA design and hardware description languages
Unix/Linux environments and embedded systems

What the JD emphasized

security architectures for semiconductor and cryptographic systems

side-channel analysis (SCA)

post-quantum cryptography (PQC)

privacy-preserving machine learning

homomorphic encryption

Trusted Execution Environments (TEE)

Secure Encrypted Virtualization systems

FIPS certification readiness

secure computation frameworks for machine learning accelerators

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. **

Job Role and Responsibility: AMD, Inc., is hiring Sr. Software Development Engineer to Research, design, develop, and evaluate security architectures for semiconductor and cryptographic systems; conduct comprehensive side-channel analysis (SCA) on cryptographic hardware and post-quantum cryptography (PQC) implementations to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities; architect and implement privacy-preserving machine learning frameworks utilizing homomorphic encryption for secure AI operations on GPUs; strengthen security architectures for Trusted Execution Environments (TEE) and Secure Encrypted Virtualization systems; design and implement test environments to validate Secure Memory Encryption and cryptographic components for system-on-chip (SoC) platforms, contributing to FIPS certification readiness; develop advanced side-channel attack models and countermeasures using specialized tools and custom frameworks; evaluate and optimize post-quantum cryptographic algorithms for efficiency and robustness in next-generation systems; design secure computation frameworks for machine learning accelerators and edge devices; work on problems requiring analysis and evaluation of complex security factors in hardware and software systems; utilize knowledge of cryptographic engineering, computer architecture, electronic systems, processors, and embedded security; and apply knowledge of hardware security principles, cryptanalysis techniques, and security testing methodologies to the design, development, and evaluation of AMD’s secure computing products.

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Travel required: NO

Qualifications: Degree required

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, or related field.

Qualifications: Amount and type of experience required: None

Specific skills required: The following skills are required:

Position requires experience in the following:

Hardware security and cryptographic engineering;
Side-channel analysis (SCA) and physical attack evaluation;
Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) implementation and optimization;
Homomorphic encryption and privacy-preserving machine learning;
Secure processor architecture design;
Trusted Execution Environments (TEE) and virtualization security;
System-on-chip (SoC) security and Root of Trust (RoT) systems;
Machine learning and artificial intelligence frameworks;
Python, C/C++, and Verilog;
Security analysis tools (ChipWhisperer, Riscure Inspector);
Cryptographic hardware accelerators and coprocessors;
Secure Memory Encryption (SME) and Secure Encrypted Virtualization (SEV);
FPGA design and hardware description languages; and
Unix/Linux environments and embedded systems.

Experience may be gained through graduate-level coursework, research, or internship experience.

Preferred Skills: N/A

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