August 4, 2025

System Security Architecture Lead, Silicon

Senior • On-site

$227,000 - $320,000/yr

Mountain View, CA , +1


Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 15 years of experience with Mobile SoC Security Architecture.
  • 6 years of experience in people management and developing employees.
  • Experience in SoC security technologies such as secure boot, virtualization, CPU security, trustzone, secure enclaves and hardware/software (HW/SW) architectures.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with an emphasis on computer architecture.
  • 5 years of experience in software architecture.
  • Experience with architecting solutions that meet security certifications such as Common Criteria EAL4+ or FIPS 140-3.
  • Experience in cross organizational and cross-functional stakeholder management.
  • Ability to lead with influence.

About the job

Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration.

We are looking for a talented SoC security architect to lead the System security architecture efforts in the Google Silicon organization. In this role, you will be evaluating the security posture of Tensor/Pixel, architecting novel solutions to address emerging threats and landing those solutions by working collaboratively with cross-functional and cross organizational partners. You will have an understanding of the SoC chassis as well as the software stack, and be able to come up with creative solutions that meet the security properties while achieving key system key performance indicator (KPIs). You will be required to have strong collaboration and leadership skills.

Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. We aim to make people's lives better through technology.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $227,000-$320,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

  • Drive Tensor SoC security architecture in collaboration with security assurance, software security architecture and product teams.
  • Lead a path finding for security initiatives.
  • Build a silicon system security architecture team that is a center of excellence on embedded security within Google.
  • Develop a system architecture to support existing and emerging uses including Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI), user authentication, coalition for content provenance and authenticity (C2PA) and data privacy.
  • Develop a next-generation talent in the field of silicon security.