We are now looking for a Senior System Security Architect – PQC & Emerging Technologies! NVIDIA is seeking an outstanding security architect with deep expertise in post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and quantum-resilient security technologies to help design, validate, and guide secure architecture across our next-generation products. The candidate is expected to: define problems & deliver highly innovative solutions that lead to significant differentiation in the industry, translate customer needs into architectural, technical & strategic direction, and help achieve the long-range goals of the Security organization. Leaders in this role will strengthen NVIDIA’s Data Center and networking products against quantum-era threats while driving adoption of future-proof security technologies.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Lead the innovation, design and integration of PQC algorithms and protocols across NVIDIA networking, compute, and system solutions.
Evaluate and guide the use of quantum technologies for security (e.g., quantum-safe protocols, quantum key distribution, quantum hardware accelerators).
Work with technical and senior leadership to turn quantum-resilient strategies into secure, scalable implementations.
Collaborate across multiple business units and development groups to ensure robust protection from early design through deployment.
Build and showcase proofs of concept (PoCs) for PQC and emerging cryptographic solutions.
Provide strategic and tactical guidance on cryptography, secure system design, and architectures resilient to future quantum threats.
Represent NVIDIA in industry and academic initiatives to influence PQC standards, champion collaborations, and drive thought leadership in quantum-resilient security.
What We Need To See:
BS/MS/Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of experience in the security industry, with focus on system-level products spanning HW, FW, and SW.
Strong background in cryptography and security protocols, including Post-Quantum Cryptography (NIST PQC algorithms, TLS/IPsec integration, PKI migration) and emerging technologies like QKD, QRNG, secure enclaves, and quantum acceleration.
Solid understanding of Root of Trust (RoT) technologies, SoC architecture, and cryptographic acceleration.
Deep knowledge of networking and distributed system security protocols, with awareness of AI and other emerging technologies in system security.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to collaborate across multiple groups and influence technical direction.
Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd:
Proven experience implementing or deploying PQC algorithms in real systems.
Research or contributions to quantum security technologies (QKD, quantum RNG, hybrid classical/quantum protocols).
Active participation in global PQC standardization, industry consortia, or academic collaborations, demonstrating leadership in shaping the future of quantum-resilient security.
Experience engaging with customers, industry, and regulators on cryptography transitions and quantum-resilient roadmaps.
With highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people on the planet working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our special engineering teams are growing fast. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a genuine passion for technology, we want to hear from you.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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NVIDIA’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, NVIDIA is increasingly known as “the AI computing company.”
