AI Cyber Security Architect

Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements

Hiring Locations: Morrisville - NC or Austin - TX
We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.
You Are:

You are a highly skilled and visionary AI Security Architect, passionate about integrating advanced security into every stage of GenAI application development. Your expertise lies at the intersection of innovation and protection-you understand the complexities of both emerging AI technologies and the evolving threat landscape. You thrive in architecting secure frameworks for AI/ML systems, from data pipelines and model training environments to robust inference platforms. Your forward-thinking approach ensures security is never an afterthought, and you excel at identifying vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.

As a strategic contributor, you are adept at aligning security measures with business goals, ensuring that Synopsys' AI initiatives remain secure, compliant, and competitive. You bring a collaborative spirit to cross-functional teams, working seamlessly with data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders. Your communication style is clear and persuasive, enabling you to share your vision and technical insights at every organizational level. You are committed to mentoring others, fostering a culture of security awareness, and driving continuous improvement within your teams. Your critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills equip you to address new and unknown risks, making you an essential leader in the rapidly evolving field of AI security.
What You'll Be Doing:

• Design and maintain secure architecture frameworks for GenAI applications, including data pipelines, model training environments, and inference platforms.
• Conduct thorough architecture reviews of both corporate and customer-facing AI applications to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Assist in developing enterprise AI strategy, ensuring alignment between security capabilities and business objectives.
• Create and document reusable AI security patterns and develop AI-driven use cases to enhance cybersecurity operations.
• Evaluate AI security tools and frameworks, recommending and implementing best-in-class solutions for Synopsys' AI infrastructure.
• Conduct comprehensive threat modeling for AI/ML systems, addressing adversarial risks, vulnerabilities, and emerging attack vectors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing security guidance throughout the AI/ML development lifecycle.
• Mentor team members and promote best practices in AI/ML security across the organization.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Establish Synopsys as a leader in secure GenAI and AI/ML solutions by embedding security into every phase of the AI lifecycle.
• Reduce risk exposure and increase resilience against AI-specific threats, safeguarding both corporate and customer-facing applications.
• Enable business growth by ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory security standards across all AI initiatives.
• Drive innovation by developing AI-driven security use cases that enhance Synopsys' cybersecurity capabilities.
• Empower teams to deliver secure, high-impact AI products through mentorship, training, and the creation of reusable security patterns.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of Synopsys' enterprise AI security, influencing future investments and technology adoption.

What You'll Need:

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, or related field.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or specialized AI/ML security credentials.
• Strong knowledge of Product Security Concepts (e.g. Data Security and Privacy, Security Engineering, Opensource Software Security and Architecture, Security Assurance).
• Deep understanding of security architecture, threat modeling, secure coding practices, and incident response for AI/ML environments.
• Familiarity with machine learning algorithms, model training, data preprocessing, and end-to-end AI/ML pipelines.
• At least 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with 5 years focused on AI/ML systems or emerging technologies.
• Strong knowledge of AI-specific threats such as adversarial machine learning, model inversion, data poisoning, and evasion attacks.
• Ability to evaluate and implement AI security tools, frameworks, and best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Who You Are:

• Strategic, forward-thinking, and innovative in approaching AI and security challenges.
• Collaborative and effective working across multidisciplinary teams and with stakeholders at all levels.
• Mentor and motivator, dedicated to developing high-performing teams and fostering a security-minded culture.
• Critical thinker with strong analytical abilities and "outside the box" problem-solving skills.
• Adaptable, independent, and proactive in addressing new and evolving risks.

The Team You'll Be A Part Of:

You'll join a high-impact, cross-functional team of security architects, AI/ML experts, and engineers dedicated to advancing Synopsys' secure AI vision. The team's core purpose is to design, implement, and evangelize robust security architectures for GenAI applications, ensuring that every AI initiative is built on a foundation of trust, compliance, and innovation. Collaboration, continuous learning, and a commitment to excellence are at the heart of the team's culture.
Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.

At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.

In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.