NVIDIA's Networking AI Platforms Security group is redefining how security operates at scale by embedding AI at the core of its detection, defense, and engineering workflows. We are seeking a Senior Security Architect to design, build, and deploy intelligent AI agent systems tackling NVIDIA's most complex security challenges. Working alongside security architects, engineering, and platform teams, this role offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of AI-powered security at one of the world's most innovative companies!
What you'll be doing:
Design and deploy AI agent systems for security workflows: PQC transition, attacker-defender frameworks, threat modeling, and automated mitigation deployment.
Build frameworks integrating LLMs, RAG, and automation pipelines with security data sources and engineering workflows.
Partner with product and architecture organizations to embed security requirements early and translate threat landscapes into scalable solutions.
Own the full agentic system lifecycle: architecture, prototyping,productization, testing, and operational stewardship.
What we need to see:
BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience; Ph.D. preferred.
5+ years of experience.
Proven experience building agentic systems, LLM integrations, RAG pipelines, or workflow orchestration in production.
Strong security foundation: cryptography, PKI, key management, Root of Trust technologies, Cloud security and secure software design.
Excellent Python skills and system design abilities across software, firmware, and cloud environments.
Strong communication skills with the ability to drive cross-functional projects in a high pace organization.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Experience with PQC migration, cryptographic inventory, or crypto-agility programs.
Background in security automation: attacker-defender simulation, red-team tooling, SAST/DAST, or vulnerability management.
Data science experience on large-scale networking and security telemetry: anomaly detection, behavioral analytics, or risk scoring.
LLM fine-tuning expertise or open-source/research contributions in AI and security intersection.
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.
Based on 1,608 disclosed Security salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $143K/year, with most offers between $114K and $184K (10th–90th percentile: $94K–$216K).
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