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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # FPGA/SoC Embedded Cybersecurity Engineer - **Company:** Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $126,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Software System Penetration Testing, Code Review, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Data Centers, Linux on Embedded Systems, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hypervisor, Python (Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems, Secure Coding, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Cloud Platform System, U-Boot, Hardware Debugging, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18271357?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18271357%2FFpga-Soc-Embedded-Cybersecurity-Engineer-Texas-Austin ## About the Role The ideal candidate possesses an innovative and problem-solving mindset, understands cybersecurity principles, and is diligent and passionate about technology. A successful candidate will be able to communicate effectively and work optimally with different teams across AMD. We are looking for a multitasker who enjoys working in a fast paced environment, an outgoing person who can communicate internally and externally to customers, and who has a passion for developing solutions to complex cybersecurity problems., * Expertise in AMD SoC, FPGA, embedded x86, and ARM-based platform security, including threat modeling, cryptography, secure boot, TEE, TrustZone, and access control. * Experience applying security principles to hardware and software products, including certification efforts (Common Criteria, FIPS, ISO21434, IEC62443). * Hands-on experience with FPGA/SoC development, validation, simulation, verification (UVM), hardware debugging, and lab testing. * Proficiency in Python, C, Verilog, VHDL, or similar programming languages. * Knowledge of embedded systems, including RTOS, embedded Linux, and hypervisors. * Industry experience in Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Datacenter, or Test & Measurement environments. * Expertise in Physical Unclonable Functions (PUFs) and hardware root-of-trust technologies. * Able to obtain and hold a security clearance is a plus. ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: * Bachelor's or Master's degree, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent ## Description AMD is looking for a senior software engineer to join our growing team. As a key contributor you will be part of a leading team to drive and enhance AMD's abilities to deliver the highest quality, industry-leading technologies to market., * Support the design, development, and delivery of security solutions for next-generation FPGA, SoC, and embedded x86 products, ensuring robust protection throughout the product lifecycle. * Define and drive security requirements, architectures, and implementations, including secure boot, cryptographic services, root-of-trust technologies, and access control mechanisms. * Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, program management, and validation teams to integrate security into architecture, design, testing, and product release processes. * Support Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL) activities, including threat modeling, code reviews, penetration testing, red teaming, and security feature validation. * Investigate and resolve complex security challenges, including critical customer escalations. * Contribute to the evolution of scalable, innovative security architectures that address emerging threats and enable future product capabilities., AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. 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