EMV Smartcard Developer

Job Description

Job Description

About CompoSecure

Founded in 2000, CompoSecure (Nasdaq: CMPO) is a technology partner to market leaders, fintechs and consumers enabling trust for millions of people around the globe. The company combines elegance, simplicity, and security to deliver exceptional experiences and peace of mind in the physical and digital world. CompoSecure's innovative payment card technology and metal cards with Arculus security and authentication capabilities deliver unique, premium branded experiences, enable people to access and use their financial and digital assets, and ensure trust at the point of a transaction. For more information, please visit and .

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled EMV Smartcard Developer to design, develop, and optimize embedded firmware for smart card and secure element applications. This role will involve working with JavaCard technology, cryptographic algorithms, and secure hardware environments to develop high-performance, secure, and compliant solutions for payment, identity, and access control applications.

The EMV Smartcard Developer will be expected to work on-site five days a week in our Somerset, NJ office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver technical expertise and product knowledge to sales teams and customers through presentations, demonstrations, and training sessions.
• Conduct customer visits to provide consulting and training on technical solutions and offerings.
• Coordinate internal departments (R&D, Tech Support, Sales, and Production) to manage customer-initiated new product development projects.
• Ensure alignment and timely execution of all technical deliverables throughout project lifecycle.
• Act as a technical backup to other team members by providing documentation, guidance, and training to support internal stakeholders, partners, and customers.
• Serve as the technical lead for EMV product development, including chip profile definition, key management, and chip personalization specification.
• Maintain direct technical relationships with customer and partner organizations at various levels.
• Provide end-to-end technical involvement across internal departments and external entities (e.g. Visa, Mastercard) from solution proposal through deployment, ensuring security compliance and robust key management.
• Deliver training sessions on products and solutions; contribute to proposal and tender documentation.
• Offer consultancy, change management support, and troubleshooting for customer production issues and technical inquiries.
• Oversee and implement key management protocols and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in JavaCard firmware development.
• Self-driven, hands-on technology professional with strong analytical and conceptual thinking.
• Ability to understand customer and industry needs and translate them into actionable technical solutions and product plans.
• Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a results-oriented approach.
• Effective at managing multiple high-priority tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Proficiency in French is desirable.

Preferred Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Smart Card technologies such as Java Card, MULTOS, and EMV.
• Understanding of cryptographic methods including symmetric/asymmetric encryption (DES, 3DES, RSA).
• Experience with payment Smart Card services is highly desirable.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on consistency and accuracy.
• Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment

At CompoSecure, we believe in supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that promotes health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Our full-time team members enjoy access to:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Benefits eligibility and details will be shared during the hiring process. We're excited to support you in building a rewarding career with us.

Please note: CompoSecure does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes sent to CompoSecure, including to our employees, will become the property of CompoSecure and may be used without any obligation to pay referral or placement fees. Any agency or recruiter seeking to work with CompoSecure's Talent Acquisition Team should contact our team directly by sending an email to [email protected].

CompoSecure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.