Software Engineer II – C/C++, Java & HSM Firmware

Entrust Corporation; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 100,781 - 147,813; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Entrust Corporation is hiring a Software Engineer II based in Shakopee, Minnesota. This hybrid role combines software design and development of smart card personalization products, especially focusing on HSM firmware.

The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor’s degree in computer science and 3+ years of experience in C programming or cryptographic programming. Key benefits include comprehensive health insurance, retirement planning, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in C programming.
• Experience in cryptographic programming including PKCS#11.
• Experience working with multi‑person teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, document, and deploy software.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues.
• Collaborate with team members and participate in requirement reviews.

Skills

C programming

Cryptographic programming

Java

C#

Python

React

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent technology discipline

Tools

Git

BitBucket

Jira

Jenkins

Job description

Job Overview

The Software Engineer II will design and develop a comprehensive suite of smart card personalization products, focusing on HSM firmware that supports our robust key‑management solution. The role also involves contributing to projects using Java and other modern web technologies, ensuring alignment with the latest industry security standards.

Responsibilities

• Passionately design, develop, test, document, and deploy software.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Participate in requirement reviews, optimize existing systems, conduct code reviews, unit testing, and documentation.
• Collaborate with team members on new requirements and with other groups within the organization.
• Exhibit a process‑oriented mindset and function independently with minimal supervision.
• Apply knowledge of secure development life cycle, threat modeling, and web application security assessments.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent technology discipline.
• 3+ years’ experience in C programming.
• Experience in cryptographic programming – PKCS#11, symmetric and asymmetric encryption, padding schemes, key management.
• Experience working with multi‑person teams and projects.
• Experience with one or more of Java, C#, Python, or React.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Git, BitBucket, Jira, and Jenkins.
• Knowledge of low‑level security protocols, security standards/vulnerabilities, and obfuscation.
• Experience with multi‑threaded development, web services, REST, SOAP.
• Familiarity with agile processes, methodologies, and tools.
• Knowledge of PCI and FIPS‑140 requirements.
• Familiarity with EMV specification.
• Experience in embedded software development.
• Experience with XML and JSON parsing and manipulation.
• Experience optimizing code for performance and troubleshooting performance issues.
• Linux experience.

Your Future Short‑Term and Major Projects

• Become a subject matter expert on our custom HSM firmware.
• Help the development team evolve the architecture and stack.
• Identify opportunities to drive innovation, accelerate product launches, and remove bottlenecks.
• Make impactful contributions by aligning design and code with the product team’s vision and expanding knowledge base.

Location

This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week in our Shakopee, MN headquarters office.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $100,781–$147,813 per year (in the primary posting location). The position is also eligible for the company’s discretionary annual incentive plan. Eligible employees receive comprehensive health and well‑being programs including medical, vision, dental, 401(k) matching, life and disability insurance, mental health coaching, virtual fitness programs, paid personal time off, 12 paid holidays, parental leave, and education reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Entrust Corporation is an EOE/AA/Veteran/People with Disabilities employer.