Overview Embedded Security Software Architect – Secure Software IP team at NXP Semiconductors in Bucharest.
Responsible for developing state‑of‑the‑art secure cryptographic libraries protected against physical and logical attacks for all NXP domains and business lines.
Responsibilities
Handling requirements management, software design, variant management, code quality and release coordination of the assigned projects
Interaction with engineering teams as a technical expert to support the development process and with business users to define and scope the projects and support with integration topics
Assessment of hardware and software change
Key Responsibilities
Drive the requirement management process for the assigned projects
Drive the architectural design / technical specification of the deliverable (including all related documentation and API definition)
Contribute to the (high‑level) detailed design together with our domain experts
Review important code changes (API impact, structural rework, …)
Monitor the code quality and other KPIs, and act on them to meet the targets
Align with the project managers and security & test architects on project execution and release coordination
Collaborate with other architects on common cross‑project topics (requirements management process, static analysis, code coverage, release process, …)
Support the engineering teams by explaining the design and addressing technical challenges
Interact with business users on project definition, potential co‑design, and integration topics
Qualifications
Degree in Computer Science, Microelectronics Engineering or similar
6+ years of relevant working experience
Hands‑on experience in embedded systems development and debugging
Experience with software architecture and design concepts
Proven knowledge in C and assembly programming
Familiar with ARM and/or RISC‑V instruction sets
Experience with Rust
Experience with low‑level hardware interactions
Python knowledge is a nice to have
Familiar with software security (protection against logical, and ideally physical attacks)
At least basic knowledge of cryptographic algorithms
Should be a team player and willing to work with cross‑functional teams in issue resolution
Good communication skills in English
Compensation and Benefits
Full‑time position with permanent contract
Competitive salary, bonus plan and lunch vouchers
25 vacation days and 15% discount on company shares
Flexible work hours and work‑from‑home policy
Online and offline learning opportunities to support career growth
Office located in Bucharest with easy access to public transport, restaurants, parks and on‑site relaxation areas (library, cafeteria, restaurants, sofa lounge)
Contact Maria Bertesteanu, East Europe Talent Acquisition Specialist – maria.bertesteanu@nxp.com
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