Offer summary

Qualifications:

Experience with Java Card and/or MULTOS standards and frameworks., Background in card manufacturing processes., Proficiency in installing EMV applets on payment cards., Strong understanding of EMV chip card technology and development..

Key responsibilities:

Develop and implement EMV applets for payment cards.

Collaborate with banking clients and internal teams on card solutions.

Ensure the security and compliance of EMV chip card applications.

Support the deployment and troubleshooting of EMV applets in banking environments.

Kunai Co. is a team of developers, designers, and product managers building seamless customer experiences that unite digital products with FinTech. Kunai concepts, designs, and develops unique digital products and payment experiences for the world's top companies. Starting in 1999, Kunai helped Cisco Systems prepare for Y2K, and then in 2006, built the world's first touchscreen PC. Later, Kunai designed and developed some of the world's first successful iOS apps. With Capital One’s acquisition in 2015, we focused on fintech and how to build on a massive scale, so a portion of our team rebranded as Kunai and continued to refine our approach to product development. Over 20 years, Kunai shipped over 150 digital products that are trusted by Fortune 500 companies and unicorn startups alike. Kunai's founders, being former bank executives, started the company with the insights of years-long struggles to hire developer talent. As a result, only the top 3% of developers worldwide make it onto a Kunai team. What we do: Technical Staffing: The Kunai Direct Sourcing Platform helps companies to find, vet, interview, and onboard the world’s best developers. Kunai works on a range of technologies and platforms and has deep experience in fintech and leverages industry-leading APIs and practices. Digital product development for fintech: Kunai understands the unique needs of financial services companies. We're a digital product development consultancy focused on fintech. Kunai handles product management, design, development, cloud management, and much more to build your next new idea into a prototype faster. We build long-term relationships with our clients. Our portfolio includes all four major payment networks, four top ten US banks, seven Fortune 500 technology companies, and ten unicorn startups. If you have an idea and need a team that can make it a reality, we should talk.

Job description

Kunai builds full-stack technology solutions for banks, credit and payment networks, infrastructure providers, and their customers. Together, we are changing the world’s relationship with financial services. At Kunai, we help our clients modernize, capitalize on emerging trends, and evolve their business for the coming decades by remaining tech-agnostic and human-centered.

Kunai is looking for a full-time, Senior Software Engineer - EMV Chip Cards to join our team.You’ll focus on EMV applet development, leveraging your experience with Java Card or MULTOS standards/frameworks.Your role will be challenging, fun, and operating in a large banking environment.

Requirements:

Java Card and/or MULTOS experience
Experience in card manufacturing
Installing EMV Applets on cards
Must be open to a hybrid working environment

Salary Range: $120,000 - $205,000 annually

This range reflects the base salary that we reasonably expect to pay for Specialist Consultants. Actual compensation may vary depending on relevant factors, including experience, skills, location, and client project.

Our success over the past 20 years is rooted in our exceptional team, which thrives in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.

We are proud to offer our employees a range of benefits, including competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and flexible work arrangements, all designed to help them thrive. As we continue to expand, we remain committed to cultivating an environment where people feel valued, have a voice, and are given the tools to grow—both personally and professionally—while pushing the boundaries of innovation in the fintech industry.

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