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# JavaCard Applets Architect

- **Company:** NXP Semiconductors
- **Location:** Gratkorn, Austria
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Capability Maturity Model Integration, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Java Applet, ISO/IEC 15504, RSA (Cryptosystem), Smart Cards, Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.at/details/5749770259

## About the Role

* Bachelor or Master's degree (computer science or similar)
 * 6+ years JavaCard Applet development experience for mass-market products
 * Experience with compliancy certification of e.g. payment and eGovernment applications
 * Solid understanding of Secure Element/smartcard internal workings.
 * Good understanding of cryptographic algorithms (e.g. DES, AES, RSA, ECC, PKCS)
 * Strong communication skills, experience with diverse teams (cultural, geographical)
 * Experience in technically leading and steering multi-site software development teams
 * Fluent English skills both verbally and written.
 * Basic knowledge of automotive standards and procedures (IATF16949, FMEA, ASPICE, CMMI, ISO26262)
 * Experience in technically collaborating in a cross-industry organization (e.g. Car Connectivity Consortium) is a plus

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.

## Description

As a JavaCard Applets Architect you will be responsible for:

 * Translate market requirements from customers into product specifications.
 * Design and develop secure JavaCard applets for car access, battery management, telematic systems, identification, payment and other services.
 * Ensure proper internal unit and system tests, support functional and security testing at external test houses.
 * Give technical guidance to the development team.


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