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Embedded Crypto Software Developer (m/f/d)
nxp· AT61 NXP Semiconductors Austria GmbH & Co KG
About this role
Join one of the largest industrial security teams and build technology that protects real devices, worldwide.
At NXP’s Competence Center Crypto & Security, we design, build, and deliver end-to-end security — from innovation to architecture to products in the field.
If you’re a security engineer who wants impact, on real life security solutions, we’d love to hear from you.
As an Embedded Crypto Software Developer, you will contribute to the development of highly secure cryptographic libraries and security solutions used across NXP's global product portfolio.
You will:
Design, implement, and optimize cryptographic algorithms, including cutting-edge Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) solutions.
Develop high-performance embedded software in C and Assembly.
Participate in the complete development lifecycle—from concept and implementation through testing, code reviews, validation, and release.
Collaborate closely with security architects, innovation teams, hardware engineers, and cryptography specialists.
Develop security technologies that protect against both logical and physical attacks.
Contribute to solutions that safeguard applications across automotive, payment, identification, mobile, industrial, and IoT markets.
We are seeking curious minds who love solving complex technical challenges and are excited about building secure technologies that make a difference.
You bring:
- A Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Cryptography, Mathematics, Information Technology, Electronics Engineering, or a related field OR a Bachelor's degree with 3–5 years of relevant industry experience
- A strong interest in software development, cybersecurity, and cryptography
- Programming experience in C, C++, or embedded systems development
- A passion for innovation and learning new technologies
- A collaborative mindset and the drive to turn ideas into impactful solutions
Knowledge in any of the following areas is a plus:
- Cryptographic algorithms (AES, RSA, ECC, SHA, DES)
- Post-Quantum Cryptography
- Embedded Linux or RTOS environments
- ARM Cortex-M or RISC-V architectures
- Side Channel Analysis (SCA)
- Fault Injection Attacks (FA)
- Security architecture and secure software design
If you are excited by cryptography, cybersecurity, embedded software, and solving complex technical challenges, we'd love to hear from you.
Join NXP and help build the security technologies of tomorrow.
Apply now and become part of our Crypto & Security team.
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. 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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Embedded Crypto Software Developer (m/f/d)
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