Software Security Architect (m/f/d)

CZ61 NXP Semiconductors Czech Republic s.r.o.

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Gratkorn Bucharest Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted April 9, 2026 Last posted April 9, 2026
Job description

Your Responsibilities:

• Specification / Design / Review of software security architectures and implementations (Embedded Software, Operating Systems, Firmware)

• Risk and threat analysis of security systems

• Root cause analysis of security defects and creation of counter measures

• Technical interface to customers, evaluation labs and product development teams

• Creation of innovative and disruptive security solutions

 

Your Profile:

• Have a PhD/Master in Security, Software Engineering, Mathematics

• Very good experience in embedded software development, using C/C++

• Have a strong embedded security background

• Good knowledge of  Smartcard/Secure Element products and Embedded Secure Systems, security evaluations (CC EAL6+, EMVCo...)is an advantage

• Independent working style, but willingness to listen and to adapt

• Very good communication skills

• Strong team player

Please note: The successful candidate may/will be responsible for security related tasks. The assignment may/will be in scope of security certifications, therefore a conscious and reliable way of working is necessary.

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.


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About this role

Summary

Designs security architectures, analyzes risks, and develops security solutions for embedded systems.

Job title

Software Security Architect (m/f/d)

Experience level

null

Industry

semiconductors

Location requirements

requires Austria or Romania or Belgium or UK, remote flexible

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C/C++securitysystem designrisk analysis

Preferred skills

smartcardsecure elementsecurity certificationsCC EAL6+EMVCo

Specializations

security architectureembedded softwarerisk analysissecurity evaluationsC/C++
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Austria

Remote Country

Romania

Remote Country

Belgium

Remote Country

United Kingdom

Remote Country