Hardware Platform Security Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Co-Architect Secure Silicon: Partner with cross-functional silicon teams (Silicon Design, DV, FW) and silicon collaborators (silicon testing facilities, foundries) to create secure silicon that fulfills the complete system requirements.

• Co-Architect Secure Hardware: Work alongside hardware vendors and cross-functional teams (kernel, compiler, infra) to design secure hardware that satisfies both performance and security criteria.

• Co-Architect Secure Systems: Architect and implement systems utilizing TPM2, Secure Boot, Nitro Enclaves, Intel SGX, AMD-SEV, and other secure hardware technologies.

• Drive Innovation: Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure that hardware innovations are in line with OpenAI’s trusted computing and cryptographic standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of industry experience in hardware security or hardware–software co-design.

• Demonstrated expertise in deploying secure hardware systems at scale and integrating secure hardware components.

• Strong programming skills in Rust and/or C/C++, along with proficiency in Python.

• Proven capability to collaborate across teams, architect solutions, and troubleshoot complex production systems.

• A proactive, ownership-oriented mindset with a focus on comprehensive problem-solving.

• Advanced degree in Computer Architecture, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines (Nice to Have).

• Familiarity with HPC, low-precision computing, and SIMD architectures (Nice to Have).

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, including employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts.

• Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuting expenses (parking and transit).

• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match.

• Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), in addition to paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks).

• Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees.

• 13+ paid company holidays, along with multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law).

• Mental health and wellness support.

• Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage.

• Annual learning and development stipend to support your professional growth.

• Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as applicable.

• Relocation assistance for eligible employees.

• Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be available.