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Post-Quantum Cryptography Founded 51-200 employees

PQShield

Oxford, UK
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About PQShield

PQShield is a cyber security company specialising in post-quantum cryptography (PQC). Founded as a spin-out from the University of Oxford, PQShield builds quantum-safe cryptographic solutions for hardware, software and communications, helping organisations protect data and systems against the threat of future quantum computers. The company contributes to international post-quantum standards (including those from NIST) and works with semiconductor manufacturers, device makers, and enterprises to integrate quantum-resistant cryptography into their products.

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Staff Product Certification Manager

This role involves leading security and safety certification efforts for semiconductor IP products, focusing on standards like SESIP, FIPS 140-3, ISO 26262, and ISO/IEC 62443. The candidate will drive certification strategy, engage with standardization bodies, prototype IP on FPGA, and demonstrate certifiability to customers. It's a technical leadership role at the intersection of post-quantum cryptography, RISC-V, and functional safety in a fast-moving deep tech environment.

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Field Applications Engineer (FAE)

Act as a technical liaison between sales and engineering teams, supporting the integration of post-quantum cryptography solutions into semiconductor, security, and enterprise clients across North America. You'll demonstrate complex technical solutions, gather customer requirements, and ensure smooth technical onboarding, while collaborating globally to shape product direction. The role involves 10–20% travel and deep engagement with both engineering teams and C-level stakeholders.

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Lead Software Engineer

Leads a cryptographic software IP team, overseeing the full software development lifecycle from design to customer delivery. Responsible for technical leadership, architectural decision-making, mentoring engineers, and ensuring high-quality implementation of embedded security solutions. Works closely with hardware teams and customers, with a strong focus on post-quantum cryptography and secure software design.

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Technical Product Manager (Software Security & Firmware)

This role involves defining and managing the product roadmap for security software, firmware, and cryptographic libraries that integrate with hardware IPs in a post-quantum secure environment. You'll work closely with customers, architects, and security researchers to harden firmware against hardware-level attacks like DPA and SCA, while translating cryptographic standards into technical requirements. The position demands deep technical expertise in embedded systems, RISC-V/Arm architectures, and end-to-end security integration within complex SoC environments.

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Hybrid Permanent
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Technical Product Manager (Hardware Security & IP)

This role involves defining and driving the product roadmap for hardware security IP and post-quantum cryptography solutions within a deep tech semiconductor startup. You'll act as the technical bridge between engineering, security, and business teams, translating cryptographic standards into hardware requirements and guiding integration with customer systems. The position requires deep technical expertise in SoC architecture, security IP, and end-to-end product development in the context of RISC-V and post-quantum security.

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Remote Permanent
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Senior Software Engineer

This role involves designing and implementing secure embedded software for classical and post-quantum cryptographic systems, with a focus on performance, correctness, and resistance to side-channel and fault injection attacks. The engineer will work across the full development lifecycle, integrating cryptographic solutions on ARM and RISC-V platforms, collaborating with hardware and security teams, and ensuring compliance with standards like FIPS and NIST. The position requires deep expertise in low-level programming and cryptographic algorithm implementation in resource-constrained environments.

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Why work here

  • ✓ World-leading post-quantum cryptography team — work alongside some of the foremost cryptographers and researchers shaping international PQC standards
  • ✓ Meaningful mission: help secure the world's digital infrastructure against the threat of quantum computers, with real-world impact across hardware, software and communications
  • ✓ Oxford-founded deep-tech scale-up backed by £63M in funding, recognised in The Sunday Times 100 Tech and Tech Nation's Future Fifty — strong growth trajectory and stability
  • ✓ Tier-one customers and partners including AMD, Microchip, Collins Aerospace, NVIDIA, Bosch, Thales and the UK NCSC — tackle challenging problems that ship into critical global systems

Hiring at PQShield

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Primary hiring location

Most of PQShield's open roles on Quantum Computing Jobs are based in Remote (within the Countries We Operate Within; Some Travel To Our Offices Will Be Required From Time-To-Time.

Frequently asked questions

What does PQShield do?

PQShield is a cyber security company specialising in post-quantum cryptography (PQC). Founded as a spin-out from the University of Oxford, PQShield builds quantum-safe cryptographic solutions for hardware, software and communications, helping organisations protect data and systems against the threat of future quantum computers. The company contributes to international post-quantum standards (including those from NIST) and works with semiconductor manufacturers, device makers, and enterprises to integrate quantum-resistant cryptography into their products. PQShield is active in Post-Quantum Cryptography, Cryptography, and Quantum-Safe.

What stage is PQShield at?

PQShield is at the series b stage, with £63M raised to date, founded 8 years ago in 2018.

When was PQShield founded?

PQShield was founded in 2018 — that makes them 8 years old.

How big is PQShield?

PQShield sits in the 51-200 employee band according to their public profile. Use this as a rough size signal — actual headcount can shift between disclosures.

How many jobs does PQShield have open on Quantum Computing Jobs?

PQShield has 9 open roles on Quantum Computing Jobs right now. Browse the full list above and apply directly.

Is PQShield actively hiring?

Yes — PQShield is hiring quietly on Quantum Computing Jobs, averaging 0.5 roles posted per week (2 in the last 30 days, down 1 versus the previous 30).

Does PQShield hire remotely?

Of PQShield's 5 open roles on Quantum Computing Jobs, 3 fully remote and 2 hybrid.

Does PQShield publish salaries?

Not consistently — PQShield's live roles on Quantum Computing Jobs have minimal disclosure on salary, role detail or work policy. Check individual listings for specifics.

Where is PQShield hiring?

PQShield's open roles on Quantum Computing Jobs are based primarily in Remote (within the Countries We Operate Within; Some Travel To Our Offices Will Be Required From Time-To-Time. Check individual listings for remote or hybrid options.

What role types does PQShield hire for?

PQShield's 5 open roles on Quantum Computing Jobs include 5 permanent.

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