Principal Product Security Architect

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Overview Arm is seeking an expert Principal Product Security Engineer to lead and run interactions with external security laboratories and certification bodies. As a senior member of the Product Security team, you will lead different aspects of security evaluations, coordinate certification activities, and ensure that our products meet industry standard methodologies and regulatory requirements. This role is relevant in guaranteeing that Arm products achieve and maintain the vital assurance levels through detailed, evaluation processes. Responsibilities • Act as the primary technical work with accredited third-party security laboratories responsible for evaluating Arm products • Lead, coordinate, and run end-to-end security evaluation and certification programs , including planning, execution, documentation, and closure • Ensure that all evidence, documentation, test vectors, and artefacts required for certification are accurate, complete, and delivered on schedule • Review and validate lab findings, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and retested when needed • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving certification standards (e.g., Common Criteria, PSA Certified, SESIP, FIPS, OCP safe, ISO21434, IEC 62443, etc.) • Establish and maintain clear, comprehensive, and current documentation for all evaluation processes and certification workflows • Provide internal guidance and mentoring on evaluation methodologies, certification readiness, and standards Required Skills & Experience • 10+ years of experience in product security, security evaluation, certification, or a related field • Strong understanding of security evaluation schemes such as Common Criteria, SESIP, PSA Certified, FIPS 140-3, ISO 21434, EU-CRA or similar frameworks • Confirmed experience collaborating with external security laboratories and navigating formal evaluation processes • Confirmed understanding of cryptographic primitives, secure key lifecycle management, and secure provisioning workflows • Experience with silicon/SoC security architecture, including threat modelling, attacker models, and countermeasures • Good organizational skills with the ability to handle sophisticated, multi-stakeholder projects • Excellent communication, negotiation, and documentation abilities • Ability to work with multi-functional engineering, product, and security teams Nice-to-Have Skills • Experience with secure hardware components such as cryptography accelerators, RoT modules, Secure enclaves, HSMs, or TEE/TF-M environments • Experience with secure firmware components such as secure Boot Rom, Bootloader, TFM/TFA, OP-TEE, hyper/micro-visor etc. • Practical knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing flows and supply chain security • Familiarity with side-channel analysis, fault-injection testing, and hardware penetration testing methodologies Additional Information Please note that a relocation package (including visa sponsorship support) is available for this role, for candidates who require it. #LI-CI Our 10x Mindset At Arm, we believe progress happens when people are empowered to think bigger and push beyond what seems possible. Our 10x mindset is about curiosity, ambition and creating impact that will be used by millions. We learn fast, prioritise collaboration and turn bold ideas into real technology. We look for people who are inspired by this way of working and want to grow in an environment where bold ideas are welcomed. Discover how the 10x mindset shapes life at Arm: https://careers.arm.com/10x-mindset Use of AI in Your Application At Arm, we embrace the benefits AI can bring, including in recruitment. You may use AI to support your preparation, such as improving the clarity of written responses, practicing interview questions, or learning more about our industry. However, your application and interview responses must reflect your own thinking, experience, and abilities. We want to understand your authentic perspective, creativity, and approach to problem solving. As such, you may not use AI to complete assigned tasks as part of any assessments. If you plan to use AI-supported or assistive technologies as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact accommodations@arm.com so we can support you. Recruitment Adjustments and Accommodations At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@arm.com . To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process. Hybrid Working Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you. Equal Opportunities Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Salary Range: €101,700 - €137,700 per year Apply View location Our Hiring Process Share this job: • Facebook • X • LinkedIn • Email Life at Arm • Culture at Arm Make an Impact At Arm, collaboration drives progress. Our culture blends individual ownership with strong team alignment, where skilled people thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment. Across our ecosystem, we value bold thinking and pushing boundaries because when teams are empowered and passionate, they deliver at scale. Read more • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion This is Collective Progress Arm drives progress by enabling bold ideas to emerge from a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce. 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