Software Security Analyst (m/f/d)

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Security Vulnerability Analyst to join our software vulnerability assessment team. In this role, you will analyze embedded systems for potential vulnerabilities and collaborate with development teams to enhance the security of cutting-edge embedded products. If you enjoy deep technical challenges, system-level problem solving, and exploring innovative attack paths, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Your Responsibilities

• Plan and execute software vulnerability analysis of embedded devices during product development.

• Perform and support vulnerability analysis activities required for product security certifications.

• Analyze PSIRT (Product Security Incident Response Team) reports and support related activities.

• Provide state-of-the-art security expertise to various internal software development teams.

• Review academic research and investigate new or emerging attack methods targeting secure embedded systems.

• Contribute to innovation initiatives by identifying potential weaknesses and recommending security improvements.

Education & Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field.

• Solid understanding of bare-metal and systems programming concepts.

• Experience with C programming, ARM and RISC‑V assembly; Rust experience is a plus.

• Familiarity with ARM and RISC‑V microarchitectures.

• Hands-on experience with static and dynamic application security testing tools and methodologies.

• Security background and understanding of core security concepts and principles is considered a strong advantage.

Your Profile

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Creative approach to complex problem solving with a strong focus on delivering results.

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.

• Proven ability to work effectively with colleagues, customers, and partners across different teams and organizational levels.

Why Join Us?

• Work on state-of-the-art embedded security challenges.

• Collaborate with world‑class experts in hardware, software, and security research.

• Opportunity to influence the security of next‑generation embedded products.

• Innovative, diverse, and inclusive work environment.

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.

NXP provides market competitive compensation according to the benchmarking of the electronic and semiconductor industry. Due to the Austrian Equal Treatment Act we are obligated to state the employment group of our applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) “Kollektivvertrag für Angestellte Gewerbe und Handwerk und in der Dienstleistung“, this position (fulltime) is graded in Employment Group IV after 2 years. Your individual experiences and expectations will be considered in the application process. Moreover, we provide attractive benefits to our employees like home office, flexible working time, meal benefits and more.

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