IACR News item: 16 March 2012
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) in Markham, Canada (Toronto Area)
Job PostingIf you have a passion for excellence and a drive to achieve, you belong at AMD. Our employees work hard, have fun, and thrive on success. We meet the challenges of an evolving marketplace by staying true to our corporate values, including an unwavering respect for individuals and a focus on retaining superior employees.
AMD is currently seeking a Senior Cryptographer for a mission-critical technical leadership position.
The Protection Team within the Multimedia Drivers Department provides ownership of the environment used to enable Premium Video Content Playback and Platform Security. The team delivers components to support various standards in Content Protection and System Security.
EDUCATION REQUIRMENTS:
- University Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, etc.
- Optional: Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, etc.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The ideal candidate will fill a leadership role while providing ownership for specific components and projects. Pre-existing familiarity with applied cryptography and security protocols will be essential to ongoing assignments:
- Design and implement security solutions
- Assist in resolution of customer, quality and certification issues
- Actively participate in design reviews and discussions
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPEREINCE:
- Familiarity with system security and cryptographic algorithms (like AES,
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