Embedded Software Engineer

at  Thales

Location: Singapore, Singapore
Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.
Thales established its presence in Singapore in 1973 to support the expansion of aerospace-related activities in the Asia-Pacific region. Throughout the last four decades, the company grew from strength to strength and is today involved in the primary businesses of Aerospace (including Air Traffic Management), Defence & Security, Ground Transportation and Digital Identity & Security. Thales today employs over 2,100 people in Singapore across all its business areas.
As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will participate in the design, implementation, validation and deployment of the smartcard operating systems and applications embedded within electronic identity documents such as ePassports, eID, and healthcare documents.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering, or related fields.
• Proficient in C/Java programming languages. Knowledge on Assembly, VB.Net is a plus.
• 1st professional experience or internship within embedded software development area, with hands-on experience in compilers, simulators/emulators is preferred.
• Knowledge on embedded technologies/ecosystem, software security, or JavaCard is a plus.
• Autonomous and rigorous with good communication and collaborative skills.

• Develop, validate, and deploy new software components (e.g., advanced software security mechanisms, biometric authentication and signature, hardware abstraction layer for new target chips) for embedded operating systems and applications.
• Implement state of the art cryptographic protocols and security counter-measures, and contribute to product security certifications (Common Criteria, FIPS).
• Perform maintenance on products, in-house, and third-party tools whenever required.
• Protect the company’s IP and propose patents.
• Contribute to continuous product and development methodology improvement.
• Work within a project team with an agile approach to software development.