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Software Architect (f/m/d)

Aachen, NORDRHEIN_WESTFALEN🌐 Remote💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-03 → 2026-09-26

Core

Designing embedded application software for Hardware Security Modules (HSM) and managing offshore development teams to deliver security products for financial transactions, smart grid, and eHealth.

Role type

Senior Software Architect and Project Manager (Embedded Systems)

Builds

Security-related applications and system software for Hardware Security Modules (HSM)

Domain

Embedded systems, Hardware Security Modules, Applied Cryptography

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

C programming, embedded systems development, applied cryptography, cryptographic primitives, secure coding practices, offshore team management, architectural design, source code review, testing methodology (unit, integration, white/black box), security standards compliance (PCI PIN, PCI PTS, EMVCo)

Preferred skills

C++, Java, OpenSSL, ASN.1, PMP/PRINCE2 certification, German language proficiency

Technologies

C, C++, Java, OpenSSL, ASN.1, HSM platforms (ADYTON, ASM)

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain architecture for HSM system software; guide in-house and offshore teams in best practices; define, analyze, and validate security applications; conduct source code reviews and create cryptographic test vectors; collaborate with Product Owners to translate requirements into technical specs; ensure adherence to security and performance standards.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with project management leadership

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