Crypto Firmware Development Engineer (f/m/div)

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Coding the future, one algorithm at a time - ready for the challenge?

As a Crypto Firmware Development Engineer in the Software & Data Science team, get ready to program the intelligence behind the chips, transform complex data into actionable insights, and create cutting-edge solutions that redefine industries and solve tomorrow's challenges.

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Your role

Key responsibilities in your new role

You will help shape the future of embedded security by developing advanced cryptographic solutions for Infineon's security devices. Collaborating with a global team of experts, you will drive secure software innovation, strengthen protection against sophisticated attacks, and deliver technology that enables trusted digital interactions worldwide.

• Develop cryptographic algorithms on embedded controller considering the balance between security / code size / performance and maintainability
• Test, debug and optimize software on Infineon’s Security Devices
• Implement test cases for automated regression testing
• Execute threat modeling, code reviews and documentation
• Collaborate with a very integrated multinational team, sharing knowledge and working closely with peers, including pair programming, to deliver high-quality solutions that meet the highest security standards

Your profile

Qualifications And Skills To Help You Succeed You are passionate about developing high-quality, security-critical software and approach challenges with accuracy, rigor, and a systematic mindset. Working collaboratively across global teams, you strive to deliver reliable solutions that meet the highest security and quality standards.

• A Master degree in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or a similar field of studies
• 3+ years of experience in cryptography and embedded software development or other relevant experience
• Good knowledge of side-channel attacks (DPA), differential fault attacks (DFA) and probing attacks, as well as experience with the corresponding state-of-the art countermeasures
• Good know-how in embedded microcontroller programming (e.g. ARM Cortex) using assembler, C, and Object-Oriented programming
• Proven experience implementing symmetric, asymmetric, hash based, or postquantum cryptographic algorithms
• Experience with security measures in microcontrollers and/or circuit design
• Fluency English, German is a plus

Please send us your CV in English Please note that:

• Subject to meeting all job requirements, belonging to protected categories under Law 68/99 will be considered a preferential requirement
• As part of the selection process, the successful candidate will be required to provide a valid police certificate

Salary pay information: LocationIndicative salary rangePadova, Italy€43.440 - €59.730

The stated salary comprises annual base pay and target variable compensation. The starting salary is determined using objective, gender neutral criteria, including relevant experience, qualifications, and role scope; prior compensation is not requested or considered. Employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package, which may include further compensation and benefit elements depending on local regulations and company policies.

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