Senior Embedded Crypto Engineer — Secure, Post-Quantum

NXP Semiconductors; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time

Meal benefits

Home office options

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors is seeking a Security Engineer to join their innovative team in Glasgow, Scotland. The role involves designing and implementing advanced cryptographic software that secures various applications across multiple domains including payment, identification, and IoT. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in cryptography and embedded security, proficiency in programming, and a strong sense of ownership.

The position offers market-competitive compensation and attractive benefits such as flexible working hours and meal benefits. Join NXP to contribute to cutting-edge security technologies!

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience in cryptography and embedded security.
• Strong understanding of cryptographic primitives (e.g., ECC, RSA, AES, SHA-2/SHA-3).
• Knowledge of hardware and software countermeasures against attacks.

Responsibilities

• Specification and implementation of cryptographic algorithms and secure software.
• Design countermeasures against physical attacks.
• Collaboration with security architects to enhance software countermeasures.

Skills

Cryptography

Embedded security

C programming

Assembly language

Microcontroller architecture

Debugging

Team collaboration

Education

BSc, MSc or PhD in relevant discipline

Tools

ARM Cortex-M

RISC-V

Job description

NXP Semiconductors is seeking a Security Engineer to join their innovative team in Glasgow, Scotland. The role involves designing and implementing advanced cryptographic software that secures various applications across multiple domains including payment, identification, and IoT. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in cryptography and embedded security, proficiency in programming, and a strong sense of ownership.

The position offers market-competitive compensation and attractive benefits such as flexible working hours and meal benefits. Join NXP to contribute to cutting-edge security technologies!