Crypto Software Performance Evaluation

Ready to join the future of innovation in Crypto & Security at NXP

Become part of a highly talented and dynamic team that develops and tests state-of-the-art secure cryptographic libraries protected against physical and logical attacks which have applications across all different NXP domains and business lines (payment identification mobile IoT Automotive Edge Processing etc.).

As a Cryptographic Software Performance Evaluation intern in the Secure Software IP team you will measure analyze and compare cryptographic software performance to drive databacked technical decisions.

You will learn about embedded software performance benchmarking and testing how to develop automated performance tests/benchmarks on an embedded target (in C) and on a host PC (in Python/Java) how to target specific crypto library functionalities and compare performance data across various software implementations.

Your responsibilities

• Implement performance/benchmarking tests
• Analyze results across cryptographic implementations
• Interact with other embedded software engineers on implementation requirements
• Learn about cryptography and cryptographic algorithms
• Understand how to develop code on an embedded device
• Interact and use source management tools (such as git)
• Interact and use our Continuous Integration environment

Your team

You will be part of highly talented team developing secure high-performance security software for next generation products in different market segments (payment identification mobile IoT Automotive )

Your profile

To be successful in this role you have:

• Ability to work independently
• Development practice in C for embedded systems
• Practical experience with scripting development (Python or similar)
• Debugging skills for embedded targets and low-level software
• Knowledge of testing practices
• Good English communication skills
• Good problem solving skills

What can you expect

Compensation: Besides a good salary you will receive lunch vouchers and a number of vacation days. We also have flexible work hours and a 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: We are based in one of the high tech hubs in Bucharest with easy access to public transport and restaurants and parks close by. We have many relaxation areas on-site including a little library where you can borrow books sofas to relax in a quiet place and a 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.

And more: Life at NXP is more than work alone. We like to start our day with a free coffee and chat with a colleague and on Thursdays we have fresh fruits for all employees. Join us at one of the many social activities that are organized by and for employees such as our Christmas parties our employee childrens party and food fairs. Or help us give back to society by donating blood or collecting clothes and food for children in need.

Whats next

If youre excited about this opportunity we kindly invite you to apply!

If you have any questions we are happy to answer them. Please contact Maria Bertesteanu East Europe Talent Acquisition -

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.

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