Embedded Security Software Architect

About

Ready to join the future of innovation at NXP? NXP Semiconductors enables secure connections and infrastructure for a smarter world, advancing solutions that make lives easier, better and safer. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, we are driving innovation in the secure connected vehicle, end‑to‑end security & privacy and smart connected solutions markets. Built on more than 60 years of combined experience and expertise, the company has 45 000 employees in more than 35 countries. Additional information can be found by visiting www.nxp.com.

Your Team

This team is responsible for developing state of the art secure cryptographic libraries, protected against physical and logical attacks, across all different NXP domains and business lines.

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 the 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 the project execution and coordination of the release process
• Collaborate with the other architects in the team 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

Profile

• 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 HW interactions
• Python knowledge is 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 issues resolution
• Good communication skill in English

What can you expect

Contract

• This is a full‑time position with a permanent contract

Compensation

• Good salary
• Eligible for our bonus plan
• Lunch vouchers
• 25 vacation days
• Possibility to buy company shares with a 15 % discount
• Flexible work hours
• Work‑from‑home policy

Development opportunities

We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills.

Our office

• Based in one of the high‑tech hubs in Bucharest
• Easy access to public transport, restaurants and parks close by
• Many relaxation areas on‑site, including a little library where you can borrow books
• Sofas to relax in a quiet place
• Cafeteria and restaurant in our common area

Hiring process

• Applying only takes a minute
• Fill in the online application and share your CV with us
• After a positive screening based on your CV you will have an initial phone or video conversation with our Talent Acquisition Consultant
• Followed by several business interviews
• Here are some useful tips to help you prepare

Life at NXP

• Free coffee and chat with a colleague to start the day
• Thursdays we have fresh fruits for all employees
• Social activities such as Christmas parties, employee children’s party and food fairs
• Opportunities to give back to society by donating blood or collecting clothes and food for children in need

What’s next

If you’re excited about this opportunity, we kindly invite you to apply.

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.

More information about NXP in Romania...

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. For more information, visit www.nxp.com.

Commitment

At NXP we recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year‑on‑year progress. We also aim to create an inclusive work environment and will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality.

Application notes

• Are you already an NXP employee? Do not apply here. Instead, you must apply via our internal career page.
• NXP operates under a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for all recruitment activities. Any candidate profiles or resume submitted without a prior written agreement or explicit request from our Talent Acquisition team will be considered unsolicited. Such submissions will be deemed free of any obligations, and no fees will be paid by NXP or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or divisions—regardless of whether the candidate is hired, either coincidentally or otherwise.

Thank you for your understanding.