Embedded Senior Crypto Software Developer (m/f/d)

NXP Semiconductors; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time

Meal benefits

Home office options

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Glasgow is seeking a security engineer to join their Competence Center in Crypto & Security. In this role, you'll specify and implement state-of-the-art cryptographic algorithms and ensure seamless integration of software solutions into final products.

The ideal candidate will have a background in electrical engineering or computer science, along with solid experience in embedded software development. NXP offers competitive compensation and benefits, including flexible working conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience in embedded software development is mandatory.
• Understanding of microcontroller architecture is essential.
• Strong grasp of cryptographic primitives is required.

Responsibilities

• Implement cryptographic algorithms based on requirements.
• Design software-countermeasures against physical attacks.
• Collaborate with firmware teams for clean software integration.
• Drive product certifications and quality assurance.

Skills

Embedded software development

Cryptographic primitives knowledge

Strong debugging and analysis skills

Familiarity with Post-Quantum Cryptography

Knowledge of Rust

Education

BSc., MS., or PhD in relevant discipline

Tools

C programming

Assembly language

Job description

Join one of the world’s 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 early innovation to architecture to products in the field. If you're a security engineer who wants to create real-world impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Specification and cross-platform implementation of state of the art cryptographic algorithms (incl. Post-Quantum Crypto) and secure software based on functional requirements.
• Design and specification of software-countermeasures to prevent physical attacks as Side Channel and Fault Attacks.
• Implementation of designed software-countermeasures.
• Collaboration with OS and Firmware teams to ensure clean and secure integration of the Crypto Software into the final product.
• Working closely together with the group’s test and platform support engineers to ensure maximum product quality.
• Driving and accompanying product certifications.

Your Profile

• BSc., MS., or PhD in mathematics, computer science, electronic/ electrical engineering, information technology or relevant discipline.
• Solid experience in embedded software development, using C and assembly as well as understanding of microcontroller architecture (in particular ARM Cortex M/Risc V based).
• Strong debugging and analysis skills.
• Strong understanding of cryptographic primitives (such as DES, AES, RSA, ECC, SHA etc.) and experience in their implementation.
• Knowledge of hardware and software countermeasures against side channel and fault attacks.
• Experience in Post-Quantum Cryptography is a plus.
• Experience with Rust is a plus.
• You are a team player, you have initiative and you achieve results.

Ready to create a smarter world? Join the future of Innovation. Join NXP.

Apply online! 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. 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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