Shape the Security Behind Millions of Connected Devices
How do you protect an ePassport, payment chip, secure element, connected vehicle, or IoT device against sophisticated attackers?
At NXP's Competence Center Crypto & Security, you'll join a global team of security architects, cryptographers, and embedded security experts who help build secure, trusted, and certifiable products used worldwide.
We're looking for an experienced Product Security Architect with a passion for embedded security, secure software design, and solving complex security challenges.
What You'll Do
- Define, review, and improve security architectures for embedded software, firmware, operating systems, and secure platforms.
- Perform threat modeling, risk assessments, and attack surface analysis.
- Investigate security vulnerabilities, identify root causes, and define countermeasures.
- Support security-by-design throughout the product lifecycle.
- Collaborate with customers, development teams, certification bodies, and security evaluation labs.
- Contribute to innovative security solutions for next-generation connected products.
What You'll Bring
- Master's or PhD in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong embedded software development experience in C/C++.
- Solid background in embedded security and secure system design.
- Experience with security architecture, threat analysis, or vulnerability assessments.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ideally, You Also Have Experience With
- Smart Cards, Secure Elements, Java Card, or Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs)
- Common Criteria (CC), EMVCo, SESIP, or similar certification schemes
- Cryptography, Secure Boot, Key Management, HSMs, or Firmware Protection
- Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, and Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) practices
Why Join NXP?
Your work will help secure technologies used in:
- Digital Identity & ePassports
- Payment & Secure Elements
- Automotive & Industrial Systems
- IoT & Connected Edge Devices
- Next-Generation Secure Platforms
Think like an attacker. Build trust by design. Shape the future of secure embedded systems.
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 after 6 years. 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.
More information about NXP in Austria...
#LI-b6c8Skills Required
- PhD or Master's in Security, Software Engineering, or Mathematics
- Experience in embedded software development using C/C++
- Strong embedded security background
- Knowledge of Smartcard/Secure Element products and Embedded Secure Systems; security evaluations (CC EAL6+, EMVCo...)
- Independent, reliable working style suitable for security certification scopes
- Very good communication skills
- Strong team player
NXP Semiconductors Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the 401(k) program is strong, with reports of a 100% match on the first 5% of base salary. This is seen as a solid pillar of the overall rewards package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a 15% discount is highlighted as a meaningful benefit. This feature adds perceived long-term value beyond base pay.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside HSA/FSA options and wellness incentives are described as comprehensive. These offerings contribute to a sense of robust core benefits.
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What We Do
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer and more sustainable world through innovation. As a world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. Built on more than 60 years of combined experience and expertise, the company has approximately 34,500 employees in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of $13.21 billion in 2022. Find out more at www.nxp.com. Privacy Policy: https://www.nxp.com/company/about-nxp/privacy-policy-for-social-media-pages:PRIVACY-POLICY-SOCIAL-MEDIA
