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Senior Embedded Crypto Software Developer

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  • Level
    Senior
  • Job Field
    IT, Embedded, Security
  • Employment Type
    Full Time
  • Contract Type
    Permanent employment
  • Location
    Gratkorn
  • Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
  • Job Summary

    In this position, you will develop advanced cryptographic software and implement solutions against physical attacks. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with various teams to ensure product quality and security.

    Job Technologies

    Your role in the team

    • Specification and cross-platform implementation of state-of-the-art cryptographic algorithms (including Post-Quantum Cryptography) and secure software based on functional requirements.
    • Design and specification of software countermeasures against physical attacks such as Side-Channel Analysis (SCA) and Fault Injection (FI). Implementation of designed software countermeasures.
    • Collaboration with security architects and internal evaluation teams to enhance software countermeasures.
    • Taking ownership of technical topics within cryptographic domains through design, implementation, code reviews, architectural contributions and technical planning.
    • Collaboration with OS and firmware teams to ensure clean and secure integration of the cryptographic software into the final product.
    • Working closely with the group's test and platform support engineers to ensure maximum product quality.
    • Supporting product certification activities and security evaluations.

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    Our expectations of you

    Education

    • 5+ years of relevant industry experience in cryptography and embedded security (or an equivalent combination of advanced degree and relevant experience), with strong understanding and implementation of cryptographic primitives (e.g., ECC, RSA, AES, SHA-2/SHA-3).

    Qualifications

    • BSc, MSc or PhD in mathematics, cryptography, computer science, electronic/ electrical engineering, information technology or relevant discipline.
    • Knowledge of hardware and software countermeasures against side-channel and fault-injection attacks.
    • Strong debugging and analysis skills.
    • You are a proactive team player with a strong sense of ownership and a proven ability to deliver results.

    Experience

    • Solid experience in embedded software development using C and Assembly, and good knowledge of microcontroller architecture (e.g., ARM Cortex-M, RISC-V).
    • Experience in Post-Quantum Cryptography is a plus.
    • Experience with Rust is a plus.

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    What we offer

    • Work on state-of-the-art cryptographic software, including traditional and post-quantum cryptography, on ARM Cortex-M and RISC-V platforms.
    • Develop innovative countermeasures against Side-Channel Analysis (SCA) and Fault Injection (FI) attacks.
    • Take ownership of key technical topics within cryptographic domains and work closely with cross-functional teams.
    • Collaborate with leading security experts across architecture, evaluation, firmware, and certification domains.
    • Contribute to solutions that safeguard applications across automotive, payment, identification, mobile, industrial, and IoT markets.
    • NXP provides market competitive compensation according to the benchmarking of the electronic and semiconductor industry.
    • Due to the Austrian Equal Treatment Act, we are obliged to specify the employment group of our applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) "Kollektivvertrag für Angestellte Gewerbe und Handwerk und in der Dienstleistung." This position (full-time) is classified in Employment Group V.
    • Your individual experiences and expectations will be considered in the application process.
    • Moreover, we provide attractive benefits to our employees such as home office, flexible working hours, meal benefits, and more.

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    • Location Gratkorn

      8101 Steiermark

      Austria

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    NXP Semiconductors Austria

    NXP Semiconductors Austria

    Gratkorn

    NXP Semiconductors is a global leader in microelectronics with subsidiaries in more than 25 countries. The Gratkorn site near Graz is the Austrian headquarters of the international group and the competence center for secure contactless identification systems.

    Description

  • Founding year
    2006
  • Language
    English
  • Company Type
    Established Company
  • Working Model
    Full Remote, Hybrid, Onsite
  • Industry
    Industry, Production
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    Senior Embedded Crypto Software Developer

    Location
    Gratkorn
    Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
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    English only required

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