Software Security Architect (m/f/d)

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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.

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Company: NXP Semiconductors
Apply for the Software Security Architect (m/f/d)
Location: Glasgow
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.

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Posted: May 12th, 2026