Cybersecurity Software Architect

Title: Cybersecurity Software Architect - Expert Level (m/f/d)

Job Description:

Requisition ID: 46626

Job Location(s): Hamburg, DE / Nordborg, DK / Neumuenster, DE

Employment Type: Full Time

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Function: R&D, Technology and Engineering

Work Location Type: Remote

The Impact You'll Make

As our new Cybersecurity Software Architect - Expert Level, you'll shape the future of secure embedded systems. You'll define software architecture solutions and make sure our platforms stay aligned across all products. You'll lead the development and improvement of security technologies-both in our products and infrastructure-and be the go-to person for technical configurations related to embedded operating systems and control applications

Location-wise, we're flexible. While our preferred locations are Neumünster, Hamburg, we're open to finding the setup that works best for you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design and implement security solutions for embedded systems
• Integrate security mechanisms into software and hardware development processes
• Develop and evaluate cryptographic concepts like secure boot, key management, and software signing
• Think strategically about platform reuse, scalability, and lifecycle planning
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to support architectural decisions

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years as a software architect in embedded projects
• Deep knowledge of applied cryptography, protocol design, and hardware security
• Experience with hardware platforms (e.g. SoCs), microcontroller programming, and embedded OS (e.g. Safe RTOS, embedded Linux)
• Strong skills in C/C++ and familiarity with standards like IEC 61508, ISO 26262, IEC 62443, or ISO/SAE 21434
• Excellent communication skills in English and a confident, solution-oriented mindset

 

What You'll Get from Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You'll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You'll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they're worth asking about-we think they're pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

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Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.