Staff Software Engineer (JavaCard Applet)

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Staff Software Engineer JavaCard Applet!

Location: Suresnes

Job ID: 42977

 

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented JavaCard Applet and Software Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain applets for smart cards used in secure transactions, identity management, and cryptographic operations.

 

This role requires strong expertise in embedded Java development, security protocols, and constrained environments.

If this sounds like you keep on reading !

 

Who are we? 

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo 

 

Identity and Access Management Solutions (IAMS):

HID Global IAM products protect more than 85 million user identities.

HID Global Identity and Access Management Solutions products protect more than 85 million user identities. At HID Global, we understand that no person, device, or workplace can go unprotected. This philosophy of Zero Trust drives us to create new advances in risk-based multi-factor authentication, leads us to secure user identities in converged access environments and drives the need to expand implementations with our industry-leading digital certificates and PKIaaS solution to manage them at scale.

 

Essential Duties:

• Design and implement JavaCard applets according to functional and security requirements.
• Develop and test APDU command handling for smart card communication.
• Integrate cryptographic algorithms (AES, RSA, ECC, SHA) within applets.
• Collaborate with security architects to ensure compliance with standards (ISO/IEC 7816, GlobalPlatform, EMV).
• Optimize performance and memory usage for constrained environments.
• Write technical documentation and support certification processes.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement.

 

Essential Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field with a specialization in Embedded Systems.
• Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in embedded software development
• Proven experience in JavaCard development and smart card technologies.
• Strong understanding of Java language and its limitations in JavaCard.
• Familiarity with APDU protocol and card-reader communication.
• Experience with cryptographic libraries and secure coding practices.
• Knowledge of GlobalPlatform specifications and card personalization tools.
• Proficiency with development tools such as JCOP Tools, GPShell, Eclipse, etc.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and test automation frameworks like Robot Framework.
• Understanding of FIDO (Fast Identity Online) standards, including FIDO2 and WebAuthn protocols.
• Knowledge of FIPS 140-3 compliance requirements and cryptographic module validation.

 

Work Requirements

• Compliance to all relevant HID Global policies and procedures related to Quality, Security, Safety, Business Continuity, and Environmental systems.
• Travel and fieldwork, including international travel may be required. Therefore, employee must possess, or be able to acquire a valid passport.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which you are hired.  

 

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package.
• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance.
• A vibrant, welcoming &am