Software Engineer Focused On Application SecurityAt AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you'll discover the real differentiator is our culture.
We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career.We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer focused on application security to support and enhance the security infrastructure within AMD's Vivado FPGA toolchain.This role is responsible for protecting sensitive software and customer IP at the application layer, ensuring that AMD tools are resilient against reverse engineering, tampering, and data exposure.
The engineer will work within an existing security framework to maintain, improve, and evolve security features across the platform.The ideal candidate brings strong C++ experience and a practical understanding of security principles, with the ability to apply them effectively in complex, real-world systems.The ideal candidate is a hands-on software engineer with strong security instincts and the ability to operate in complex, mature codebases.They are comfortable working with existing systems, identifying gaps, and incrementally improving security over time. They think critically about how systems can be attacked and proactively design protections against those threats.Strong collaboration skills, ownership, and professionalism are essential, as this role works closely with cross-functional teams in a high-impact, security-sensitive environment.Key responsibilities include:Application Security & HardeningImplement protections against reverse engineering, debugging, and tamperingIdentify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities within the applicationImprove robustness of the tool against misuse or exploitationData ProtectionEnsure secure handling of sensitive customer design data within the toolImplement and maintain encryption and data integrity workflows during read/write operationsPreserve security guarantees across different data formats and processing stagesSecurity Framework DevelopmentWork within an existing in-house security framework to maintain and extend capabilitiesRefactor and enhance existing security components for performance and reliabilityCollaborate with internal security experts to validate and strengthen protectionsSoftware Development (C++)Develop and optimize security features in C++Apply best practices for multithreading, performance, and memory managementWork across Linux and/or Windows environmentsPreferred QualificationsStrong understanding of application security concepts (e.g., vulnerability mitigation, attack surfaces, secure design)Experience applying cryptography in software systems (e.g., using libraries such as OpenSSL)Familiarity with reverse engineering techniques and common attack methodsSolid C++ development experience (modern C++ preferred)Experience working in large, complex codebases or mature productsKnowledge of multithreading, concurrency, and performance optimizationExposure to software protection, DRM, or licensing systems is a plus (nice to have, not required)Familiarity with Linux (preferred) or Windows environmentsAcademic Credentials:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalentLocation: San Jose, CAThis role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.