Principal Embedded Crypto Software Developer (Embedded Security)

TL;DR

Principal Embedded Crypto Software Developer (Embedded Security): Developing state-of-the-art secure cryptographic libraries protected against physical and logical attacks with an accent on Post-Quantum Crypto and software-countermeasures. Focus on implementing crypto primitives, preventing side-channel and fault attacks, and ensuring secure integration into final products across various NXP domains.

Location: Gratkorn, Austria (Hybrid/Home office options available)

Company

hirify.global is one of the world's largest industrial security teams designing end-to-end security for devices across payment, identification, mobile, IoT, and automotive sectors.

What you will do

• Implement state-of-the-art cryptographic algorithms, including Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), based on functional requirements.
• Design and implement software-countermeasures to prevent physical attacks, such as Side Channel and Fault Attacks.
• Drive technical domain discussions across teams and provide support in project planning.
• Collaborate with security architects, OS, and firmware teams to ensure clean and secure software integration.
• Work with test and platform support engineers to maximize product quality.
• Drive and accompany product certifications.

Requirements

• Degree in Mathematics, Cryptography, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a relevant discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in cryptography and embedded security.
• Deep understanding and implementation experience with crypto primitives such as AES, SHA, RSA, and ECC.
• Proficiency in C and Assembly, with knowledge of microcontroller architectures (specifically ARM Cortex M and RISC-V).
• Strong debugging, analysis skills, and knowledge of countermeasures against side-channel and fault attacks.

Nice to have

• Experience in Post-Quantum Cryptography.
• Experience with Rust.

Culture & Benefits

• Market competitive compensation aligned with the electronic and semiconductor industry.
• Flexible working environment including home office and flexible working hours.
• Meal benefits.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge ARM Cortex M and RISC-V platforms.