Senior Embedded Crypto Software Developer (m/f/d)

Job Title

Senior Embedded Crypto Software Developer (m/f/d)

Role Summary

The role develops and integrates cryptographic software for embedded products, focusing on algorithm implementation, secure integration, and countermeasures against physical attacks. The position sits in NXP's Competence Center Crypto & Security and works across architecture, firmware, evaluation, and certification teams to deliver secure solutions for ARM Cortex-M and RISC-V platforms.

Experience Level

Senior - typically 5+ years of relevant industry experience in cryptography and embedded security (or equivalent advanced degree plus experience).

Responsibilities

Deliver secure cryptographic software and take ownership of technical topics across the product lifecycle.

• Specify and implement cryptographic algorithms (including Post-Quantum Cryptography) and secure software across platforms based on functional requirements.
• Design, specify, and implement software countermeasures against Side-Channel Analysis (SCA) and Fault Injection (FI).
• Collaborate with security architects, evaluation teams, OS and firmware teams to ensure secure integration and robust designs.
• Perform code reviews, architectural contributions, technical planning, and take ownership of assigned topics.
• Work with test and platform support engineers to ensure product quality.
• Support product certification activities and security evaluations.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills, plus a collaborative mindset and strong debugging ability.

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience in cryptography and embedded security, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong understanding and implementation experience with cryptographic primitives (e.g., ECC, RSA, AES, SHA-2/SHA-3).
• Solid embedded software development experience in C and Assembly.
• Good knowledge of microcontroller architectures (for example, ARM Cortex-M, RISC-V).
• Knowledge of hardware and software countermeasures against side-channel and fault-injection attacks.
• Strong debugging and analysis skills; proactive team player with ownership mentality.
• Nice-to-have: experience in Post-Quantum Cryptography.
• Nice-to-have: experience with Rust.

Education Requirements

BSc, MSc or PhD in mathematics, cryptography, computer science, electronic/electrical engineering, information technology, or a relevant discipline; or an equivalent combination of advanced degree and relevant experience.

About the Company

Company: NXP Semiconductors

Headquarters: Nijmegen, Netherlands

NXP Semiconductors N.V. is a global semiconductor company that provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions. With over 45,000 employees and operations in more than 35 countries, NXP is a leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, catering to automotive, industrial IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. The company is committed to innovation and sustainability, advancing a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through technology.