Staff Software Engineer (JavaCard Applet)

Assa Abloy Group; Suresnes; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading global access solutions company in Suresnes is seeking a Staff Software Engineer specializing in JavaCard applet development. The ideal candidate will design and maintain applets for secure transactions and identity management. Requirements include at least 5 years of experience in embedded software development, strong expertise in JavaCard technologies, and proficiency in security protocols. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent career development opportunities.

Prestations

Competitive salary and rewards package

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in embedded software development.
• Proven experience in JavaCard development and smart card technologies.
• Strong understanding of Java language and its limitations in JavaCard.

Responsabilités

• Design and implement JavaCard applets according to functional and security requirements.
• Develop and test APDU command handling for smart card communication.
• Collaborate with security architects to ensure compliance with standards.

Connaissances

Embedded Java development

Security protocols

APDU protocol

JavaCard development

Cryptographic libraries

CI/CD tools

Formation

Master's degree in Computer Science

Outils

JCOP Tools

Jenkins

Robot Framework

Eclipse

Description du poste

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Staff Software Engineer JavaCard Applet!

Location: Suresnes

Job ID: 42977

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented JavaCard Applet and Software Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain applets for smart cards used in secure transactions, identity management, and cryptographic operations.

This role requires strong expertise in embedded Java development, security protocols, and constrained environments.

If this sounds like you keep on reading!

Who are we?

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo

Identity and Access Management Solutions (IAMS)

HID Global IAM products protect more than 85 million user identities. HID Global Identity and Access Management Solutions products protect more than 85 million user identities. At HID Global, we understand that no person, device, or workplace can go unprotected. This philosophy of Zero Trust drives us to create new advances in risk-based multi-factor authentication, leads us to secure user identities in converged access environments and drives the need to expand implementations with our industry-leading digital certificates and PKIaaS solution to manage them at scale.

Essential Duties

• Design and implement JavaCard applets according to functional and security requirements.
• Develop and test APDU command handling for smart card communication.
• Integrate cryptographic algorithms (AES, RSA, ECC, SHA) within applets.
• Collaborate with security architects to ensure compliance with standards (ISO/IEC 7816, GlobalPlatform, EMV).
• Optimize performance and memory usage for constrained environments.
• Write technical documentation and support certification processes.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement.

Essential Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field with a specialization in Embedded Systems.
• Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in embedded software development
• Proven experience in JavaCard development and smart card technologies.
• Strong understanding of Java language and its limitations in JavaCard.
• Familiarity with APDU protocol and card-reader communication.
• Experience with cryptographic libraries and secure coding practices.
• Knowledge of GlobalPlatform specifications and card personalization tools.
• Proficiency with development tools such as JCOP Tools, GPShell, Eclipse, etc.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and test automation frameworks like Robot Framework.
• Understanding of FIDO (Fast Identity Online) standards, including FIDO2 and WebAuthn protocols.
• Knowledge of FIPS 140-3 compliance requirements and cryptographic module validation.

Work Requirements

• Compliance to all relevant HID Global policies and procedures related to Quality, Security, Safety, Business Continuity, and Environmental systems.
• Travel and fieldwork, including international travel may be required. Therefore, employee must possess, or be able to acquire a valid passport.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which you are hired.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary and rewards package.
• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance.
• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture.
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential.
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds.

Why apply?

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible workenvironment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go! On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something. HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries. We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.

When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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