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Silicon Cryptography Operations Lead

Silicon Cryptography Operations Lead

1 Month ago • 5-8 Years • Cyber Security

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Job Description

This Silicon Cryptography Operations Lead role at Google involves architecting security features for mobile SoCs and Titan security microcontrollers. Responsibilities include creating industry-leading cryptography operations capabilities, upgrading infrastructure to support new standards (like Post-Quantum), defining security policies and procedures for managing key material, implementing robust backup and disaster recovery for offline HSMs, and running key ceremonies. Collaboration with certification initiatives, SoC architecture, and device manufacturing teams is crucial. The ideal candidate possesses extensive HSM-based development, deployment, and operations experience, along with applied cryptography and PKI management expertise.

Must have:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field
5+ years HSM experience
Applied cryptography & PKI experience
Create industry-leading Cryptography Operations
Upgrade and streamline existing capabilities

Good to have:

Master's or PhD in relevant field
3+ years experience building PKI/HSM policies
Experience with certification accreditation bodies

Perks:

Bonus
Equity
Benefits

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of experience in Hardware Security Module (HSM)-based development, deployment, and operations.
Experience with applied cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) management.

Preferred qualifications:

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with an emphasis on computer architecture.
3 years of experience in building out policies and processes around PKI and HSM.
Experience working with certification accreditation bodies.

About the job

Be part of a diverse 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.

As a member of the Silicon Security Architecture team, you will contribute to architecting security features for mobile SoCs and the Titan line of security microcontrollers. You will work with multiple teams to help define state-of-the-art SoC security features.

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 $150,000-$223,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. 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.

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Responsibilities

Create industry-leading Cryptography Operations capabilities.
Upgrade and streamline existing capabilities and infrastructure to support new standards, including Post Quantum.
Define rigorous security policies and operational procedures for managing high value key material and assets.
Define and implement robust backup and disaster recovery capabilities for offline HSMs.
Run Key Ceremonies, working closely with Certification initiatives, and also working closely with SoC architecture and device manufacturing teams.

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$150.0K - $223.0K/yr (Outscal est.)

$186.5K/yr avg.

Worldwide

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