SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER SMARTCARD MIDDLEWARE (C/C++) (M/F/D)

Your Mission

As a Senior Software Engineer Smartcard Middleware (C/C++), you will play a key role in further developing our proprietary products and designing innovative new solutions. The focus of your work will be on the further development of our Virtual Smart Card (VSC). You combine technical expertise with the highest security requirements, thereby increasing data security in the digital world.

Your Role

Together with our highly qualified team, you will shape the architecture and implementation of our software: you will develop architecture proposals for new developments, document them using suitable tools, and ensure implementation in line with deadlines and specifications.

VSC core logic: Maintenance and further development of our solution on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Remote & Cloud Auth: Maintenance of the existing key server connection (REST API), as well as expansion of multiple authentication mechanisms such as OIDC, mTLS, etc.

Mobile & cross-platform engineering: You will drive the development of our mobile components with .NET MAUI (C#) and integrate platform-specific native logic (C++) for Android, iOS, and iPadOS, including Apple CryptoTokenKit.

Native low-level development: You will implement and maintain system drivers at kernel/driver level for Windows (UMDF 2.0) and macOS (IOUSBHost).

Tooling & environments: You will work in a professional development environment with Visual Studio, VSCode, Xcode, CMake, Git/GitLab, Jenkins, and Jira/Confluence, and use our virtualized multi-OS testing and build environments for continuous integration.

Security as a guiding principle: The high security requirements of our products always shape your thinking and actions.

Your Profile

You have relevant experience in modern software development as well as knowledge of PKI and encryption. Technical training or a degree, for example in computer science, business informatics, or mathematics, is advantageous but not required. In addition, you have knowledge in several of the following areas:

• Practical programming experience: Very good knowledge of and programming experience in C++, as well as knowledge of C# and Objective-C, even without the use of AI
• System know-how: Solid experience in cross-platform software engineering on Windows, macOS, and Linux
• Product architecture: Experience in software architecture, e.g. using UML
• Continuous integration: Experience in continuous integration, e.g. with Jenkins, and in configuration management
• Smart cards: Practical experience in programming with smart cards (ISO 7816), ASN.1, X.509, CMS, PKCS, and PC/SC
• Development tools: Experience in software development with Visual Studio, VSCode, Xcode, CMake, Git/GitLab, and Jira/Confluence
• Libraries and debugging: Knowledge of the Botan Crypto Library, experience with multithreading and debugging in user and kernel mode
• High quality standards: You work with care and precision—as a developer of security software, you understand that security is at the heart of our product
• Willingness to learn: You enjoy diving deeply into complex, domain-specific topics and continuously keeping our VSC up to date with the latest technology
• Communicative team player: You have good German and English skills for daily collaboration, complex technical discussions, code reviews, and international coordination. You are a pragmatic team player who proactively shares knowledge, values constructive feedback in code reviews, and actively contributes to professional exchange in an agile environment.

Your work is always structured and solution-oriented. You pursue your goals with motivation and focus. Your creativity helps you find the optimal solution in complex and technically demanding environments.

We Offer

• With us, you will work in a crisis-proof and high-growth industry, with top-level colleagues and on exciting topics
• We will turn you into a product development professional through training and coaching
• We are a reliable and stable employer with a high level of job security thanks to a crisis-proof industry and a strong corporate group
• With us, you will work independently and in self-organized teams using agile working methods
• We have flat hierarchies with short communication channels
• A healthy work-life balance: with us, you can organize your working hours flexibly, have the option of mobile working, and receive 30 days of vacation
• You have a say in designing your workplace—for example, when choosing notebooks, smartphones, or offers such as sports and job bikes
• We foster a collegial atmosphere with regular free breakfasts, lunches, and company events
• Climate protection and the mobility transition are important to us: to support a sustainable lifestyle, we subsidize your Deutschlandticket
• Of course, we provide you with free fruit, water, coffee, and other beverages
• Our employees are our investment in the future. That is why we offer every employee individual training and development opportunities
• In the heart of the Ruhr area: located in the Science Park on a former colliery site, we are very well connected to public transport
• We support you with your retirement provision and want you to be well protected in the event of illness. We therefore offer various options for retirement provision, capital-forming benefits, company supplementary health insurance, and occupational disability insurance
• You will also benefit from attractive employee offers with high-quality special conditions from numerous well-known manufacturers, brands, and fitness studios

KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER IT SECURITY (M/F/D)

Your Mission

As a Key Account Manager for IT Security, you will sell our solutions for highly secure email and file encryption to public authorities and the enterprise market. You combine strategic thinking with a strong hands-on approach, thereby making a significant contribution to our company’s success.

Your role

As Key Account Manager IT Security, you will be responsible for building and maintaining customer relationships using solution-oriented sales strategies. The main objective of your job is to excite customers from business and public authorities with new perspectives and to introduce them to our innovative solutions – including, for example, solutions for e-mail and file security, electronic identity solutions (eID) or public key infrastructures (PKI). Other aspects of your job are

Customer Acquisition: Using your innovative and solution-oriented sales strategies, you will independently build long-term customer relationships and identify new business opportunities with existing customers

B2B Sales: Using your new sales strategies, you will sell customized IT security solutions to businesses and public institutions

Customer Support: You will work closely with internal teams (e.g., development, product management, marketing) to ensure optimal customer support.

End-to-End Sales Responsibility: You will close deals and manage the entire sales process—from initial contact through to successful completion.

Point of Contact: As the primary point of contact for our partners and customers, you will represent cryptovision at on-site meetings, during phone calls, and at conferences and trade shows.

Your profile

You have several years of experience in sales and can provide relevant references. A (business) training program or a college degree, for example in STEM or business, is a plus but not required. You have a technical background—ideally in the areas of IT security, digital identity solutions, digital signatures, secure email infrastructure, public key infrastructure, or electronic service IDs—or are interested in acquiring this knowledge.
In addition, some of the following points round out your profile:

• Strong communication skills & confidence in negotiations: You can confidently present complex content in German and English. You are also comfortable interacting with decision-makers and possess the necessary organizational skills and persuasiveness. Your confident demeanor and ability to convince even experienced clients with new ideas round out your negotiation skills
• Motivation & willingness to learn: You have a genuine interest in our products, markets, and clients and are highly motivated to learn and delve deeply into our subject matter
• Resilience: A passion for challenges and the determination to bounce back even after setbacks
• Software & Databases: Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and proficiency with MS Office applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Mobility: You are willing to travel (including internationally) to provide the best possible service to your clients (approximately 30% of the time)

If you do not yet fully meet the above requirements but have the necessary interest, please do not hesitate to apply! The development and promotion of our colleagues and future employees is our top priority.

We offer

• Competitive salary package with performance-based bonuses
• Option for a car allowance
• At cryptovision, you will work in a crisis-proof and fast-growing industry with top-level colleagues and on exciting topics
• We will train and coach you to become a technical consulting professional
• We are a reliable and stable employer with high job stability thanks to a crisis-proof industry and a strong corporate association
• You work independently and in self-organized teams with agile working methods
• We have flat hierarchies with short communication channels
• A good work-life balance: with us, you can arrange your working hours flexibly, have the option of mobile working and get 30 vacation days
• A say in workplace design (e.g. notebooks, smartphones, sports equipment and company bicycles)
• We foster a collegial atmosphere with regular free breakfasts, lunches and company events
• Climate protection and mobility change are important to us: we subsidize your Deutschlandticket to promote a sustainable lifestyle
• Of course, we also provide you with free fruit, water, coffee, etc.
• Our employees are our insurance for the future. That’s why we offer every employee individual training and development opportunities
• In the heart of the Ruhr area: In the Wissenschaftspark, on a former colliery site, we are very well connected to public transport
• We support you with your pension provision and want you to have the best possible cover in the event of illness. That’s why we offer you various pension plans, capital-forming benefits, supplementary company health insurance and occupational disability insurance

PRODUCT MANAGEMENT (M/F/D)

IT security is the future! Shape it with us. With highly secure products and innovative solutions for our customers. Would you like to contribute to global digital security? Apply now.

Your Role

As a Product Manager at cryptovision, you will be responsible for defining and managing a part of our product portfolio. This involves tasks across the entire product lifecycle: from planning and marketing to end-of-life. In addition to supporting marketing efforts for the product portfolio, your responsibilities will include the following:

Business Responsibility: You are responsible for your product portfolio, applying a business-oriented mindset and taking ownership of results.

Business and Product Planning: You understand and regularly review the profitability of “your” products (business plan; business case; profitability). To this end, you will handle requirements management and define solution scenarios for your own product. Operational product planning, including the monitoring of development programs, is also part of your responsibilities.

Resource Planning: You plan content, resources, and deadlines with our development management and prioritize all projects related to the product.

Strategic Product Planning and Portfolio Development: You are responsible for executing strategic product planning, including roadmaps, product strategy, product positioning, bundling, producting, and the selection and definition of secondary/third-party products.

Interface management: You will manage the interfaces between management, development, marketing, and sales.

Interdisciplinary collaboration: You will work in a highly motivated, successful team of product managers and marketers (Business Field Managers).

Your Profile

You have extensive experience in product management and can provide relevant references. You have gained your expertise in the fields of software and IT systems, e-commerce, security technologies, marketing, or product management. A technical degree or a degree in fields such as computer science, business informatics, or mathematics is a plus but not required.

In addition, some of the following points round out your profile:

• Strong communicator and team player: You can clearly explain and present complex technical concepts – in both German and English
• Analytical skills and structure: Strong analytical abilities and a structured approach to work
• Entrepreneurial mindset: A performance-oriented attitude and high self-motivation to achieve agreed-upon goals – combined with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Resilience: Strong communication skills, perseverance, and the ability to handle stressful situations

We Offer

• With us, you will work in a crisis-proof and fast-growing industry, with top-level colleagues and on exciting topics
• We train and coach you to become a product management-professional
• We are a reliable and stable employer with high job stability thanks to a crisis-proof industry and a strong company association
• With us, you work independently and in self-organized teams with agile working methods
• We have flat hierarchies with short communication channels
• A good work-life balance: with us, you can arrange your working hours flexibly, have the option of mobile working and get 30 vacation days
• You have a say in the design of your workplace – for example, in the choice of notebooks, smartphones or offers such as sports and company bicycles
• We foster a collegial atmosphere with regular free breakfasts, lunches and company events
• Climate protection and mobility change are important to us: we subsidize your Deutschlandticket to promote a sustainable lifestyle
• Of course, we provide you with fruit, water, coffee and other drinks free of charge
• Our employees are our insurance for the future. That’s why we offer every employee individual training and development opportunities
• In the heart of the Ruhr area: In the science park, on a former coal mine site, we are very well connected to public transport
• We support you with your pension provision and want you to be well protected in the event of illness. That’s why we offer you various pension plans, capital-forming benefits, supplementary company health insurance and occupational disability insurance
• You also benefit from attractive employee offers with high-quality special conditions with numerous well-known manufacturers, brands and fitness studios