HOLDINGS AG leverages over 130 years of experience in information management, printing, and communications to deliver secure and transparent experiences for its customers. They offer a comprehensive suite of products and services, including payment solutions, identification solutions, smart cards, card personalization, digitization solutions, and secure data management. ACAG employs a global workforce of 2,400 people and is publicly traded on both the Athens and Vienna Stock Exchanges under the symbol ACAG.

To support our team at our Headquarter in Vienna, we are looking for

JavaCard OS Architect (all genders)




About the Role
> Architect and develop secure embedded operating systems for high-security smartcard controllers
> Define JavaCard-based OS architecture, security concepts, and software components for smartcard platforms
> Work with state‑of‑the‑art microcontrollers, modern IDEs, and industry‑leading development frameworks
> Design and implement security-critical functionality, including authentication mechanism, cryptographic services, and secure data management
> Develop, integrate and support smartcard applications and applets
> Collaborate with leading global technology partners
> Support teams in integrating AI-assisted tools into secure development workflows e.g. code review, secure coding verification
> Provide technical guidance throughout the software lifecycle

Your Profile
> Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (University or University of Applied Sciences)
> Profound experience in smartcard OS and embedded security development, ideally in security-critial environments
> Solid knowledge of smartcard-related standards and protocols such as GlobalPlatform & JavaCard
> Experience using AI-based tools for software development and design
> Hands-on experience with tools such as Eclipse or Keil
> Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset as well as an independent, structured working style
> Familiarity with version control systems e.g. Git or SVN is an advantage
> Excellent English communication skills (German is a plus)

What we Offer
> Challenging and varied work in a stable, international, and high-security environment
> A key architecture role with real influence on cutting-edge smartcard and security technologies
> Continuous professional development through the AUSTRIACARD Academy
> An attractive benefit package including meal subsidies, access to an on-site canteen, garage, vouchers, employee discounts,... And many more!

We offer for this position a package starting at € 70.000,- gross per year on a full-time basis. Depending on qualifications and professional experience a market-oriented overpayment is intended.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me: Camilla MARKUS, careersAT@austriacard.com, +43 1 610 65 112

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