PROJECT DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Thales; United States; Remote; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading technology firm as a Project Development Engineer in Makati, Philippines. You will play a crucial role in developing smart card products and managing projects, contributing to innovative solutions in a dynamic environment. Excellent programming skills in C/C++ and strong project management experience are essential. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative culture focused on creating impactful technology for a safer and more inclusive world.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience as a Software Engineer preferred, or relevant academic project experience for fresh graduates.
• Fluent in English with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop Gemalto smart card SIM products including software for GSM, 3G, 4G, LTE, and 5G.
• Manage BAP projects from specification to homologation, coordinating relevant teams and factories.
• Provide technical support during the validation phase within BAP projects.

Skills

C

C++

Visual Basic

Java

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Information Technology

Job description

Location: MAKATI, Philippines

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

In the Philippines, Thales has been a trusted partner for over 20 years, supporting key customers across civil aviation, defence, and digital identity and security sectors. From banking and telecommunications to government services, Thales continues to provide solutions in technological advancements that bolster national security and enhance local defence capabilities.

As a Project Development Engineer located in Makati City, Philippines, you will deliver software product on-time with expected quality.

A week in the life of a Development Engineer:

• You will be responsible for the development of Gemalto smart card SIM products (GSM, 3G, CDMA, LTE, 5G)
• You will participate in the implementation and validation of smart card operating systems, applications (java card and native) and electrical profiles within a project team structure, in accordance with institutionalized processes, tools and delivery standards
• You will collaborate with Technical Consultants through the use of industrialization tools to define the data interface and customer profiles including the electrical, data processing, graphical, and packaging requirements.
• You will provide technical support in the validation phase within a BAP project.
• You will manage and organize BAP projects from specification to BAP homologation by customers including the follow-up of project milestones in coordination with relevant teams and factories.
• You will deliver test cards according to schedule and quality specifications.
• You will support Thales Personalization Bureau on script deployment and testing activities.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• To succeed at this job, you must have: proficiency in C, C++, and/or Visual Basic programming language.
• It would be preferred if you have knowledge in Java and related experience with project or program management.
• You must be fluent in English or is confident enough to express himself or herself in English.

• We would like someone to join our team who is responsible with strong sense of initiative, analytical with good verbal and written communication skills, a self-motivator and excellent team player, able to work under pressure.
• You must have a Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Information Technology
• We are looking for someone with more than 1-year experience as a Software Engineer, preferably in an embedded systems environment. However, fresh graduates with relevant academic project experience are welcome to apply.
• You must be able to travel occasionally outside the Philippines.

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.