Remote Mobile Acceptance Architect — SoftPOS & CPACE

Emerge Limited; Warszawa; Remote; PLN 529,000 - 793,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerge is seeking a Mobile Acceptance Architect to lead the design of a cutting-edge SoftPOS platform, enabling secure NFC-based merchant acceptance across Europe. The role focuses on CPACE, EMVCo compliance, and native mobile integration for Android and iOS while leveraging low-level C/C++ security practices.

Remote position available. You will shape the acceptance layer, work with Secure Elements, and guide edge security implementations within a modern digital payments environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of architectural experience in SoftPOS, mPOS, digital wallets or embedded terminal firmware.
• Strong background in native mobile platforms (Android/iOS), low-level C/C++, and secure memory management.
• Deep knowledge of EMVCo Level 1/Level 2 Contactless Kernels, NFC protocols (ISO/IEC 14443), and CPACE.

Responsibilities

• SoftPOS & SDK Strategy: Architect native mobile frameworks and security wrappers for CPACE, web checkouts, and app-to-app flows.
• Low-Level Hardware & OS Adaptation: Design low-level logic interfacing with Android/iOS NFC controllers, SE, and HAL.
• CPACE & EMVCo Compliance: Translate payment specs into executable mobile software blueprints.
• Edge Security: Collaborate with cryptography teams on White-box Cryptography, RASP, and secure PIN-on-glass on COTS devices.

Skills

SoftPOS architecture

Mobile wallets

Android

iOS

C/C++

NFC

CPACE

EMVCo L1/L2

Security

Job description

Emerge is seeking a Mobile Acceptance Architect to lead the design of a cutting-edge SoftPOS platform, enabling secure NFC-based merchant acceptance across Europe. The role focuses on CPACE, EMVCo compliance, and native mobile integration for Android and iOS while leveraging low-level C/C++ security practices.

Remote position available. You will shape the acceptance layer, work with Secure Elements, and guide edge security implementations within a modern digital payments environment.