Software Security Architect (JavaCard OS, Crypto Library, Firmware) (m/f/d)

Posted:
4/9/2026, 7:39:01 AM

Location(s):
Bucharest, Romania ⋅ Styria, Austria

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security ⋅ Software Engineering

Your Responsibilities:

• Specification / Design / Review of software security architectures and implementations (Embedded Software, Operating Systems, Firmware)

• Risk and threat analysis of security systems

• Root cause analysis of security defects and creation of counter measures

• Technical interface to customers, evaluation labs and product development teams

• Creation of innovative and disruptive security solutions

 

Your Profile:

• Have a PhD/Master in Security, Software Engineering, Mathematics

• Very good experience in embedded software development, using Java Card, C and assembly

• Very good knowledge of  Smartcard/Secure Element products and Embedded Secure Systems, security evaluations (CC EAL6+, EMVCo...)

• Have a strong security background

• Independent working style, but willingness to listen and to adapt

• Very good communication skills

• Strong team player

Please note: The successful candidate may/will be responsible for security related tasks. The assignment may/will be in scope of security certifications, therefore a conscious and reliable way of working is necessary.

For applications in Gratkorn: NXP provides market competitive compensation according to the benchmarking of the electronic and semiconductor industry. Due to the Austrian Equal Treatment Act we are obligated to state the employment group of our applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) “Kollektivvertrag für Angestellte Gewerbe und Handwerk und in der Dienstleistung“, this position (fulltime) is graded in Employment Group V after 6 years. Your individual experiences and expectations will be considered in the application process. Moreover, we provide attractive benefits to our employees like home office, flexible working time, meal benefits and more.


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NXP Semiconductors

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Year Founded: 2006

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