PQShield

PQShield

Oxford, UK 51-200 employees Founded 2018 Series b
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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.

Open Positions (6)

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Sales Director - Japan

Sales Director (Japan)Industry Focus: Semiconductor, Security Hardware & Software, Hyperscalers, Networking & Telecom, AutomotiveTerritory: JapanOpening date: April 2026💼 About the roleHere at PQShield we are at the forefront of Post-Quantum Cryptography that is changing how the world operates. We’ve helped...

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FAE - Japan

FAE(Japan)Industry Focus: Semiconductor, Security Hardware & Software, Hyperscalers, Networking & Telecom, AutomotiveTerritory: JapanOpening date: April 2026Here at PQShield we are at the forefront of Post-Quantum Cryptography that is changing how the world operates. We’ve helped shape all of the first...

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PQShield

Field Applications Engineer (FAE)

Senior Sales Engineer (SE) / Field Applications Engineer (FAE)Reports to: Principal Sales EngineerDepartment: CommercialIndustry Focus: Semiconductor, Security Hardware & Software, Hyperscalers, Networking & TelecomTerritory: North AmericaLocation: Remote, US based, Silicon Valley Preferred. 10-20% Travel required.💼About the roleHere at PQShield we...

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Product Prototyping Expert

Product Prototyping ExpertDepartment: Product💼 About the rolePQShield is looking for an ExperiencedProduct Prototyping Expert - Hardware / Low-Level Firmware to join the core Product Security & Innovation (PS&I) unit. This is a critical role focused on accelerating the transfer of...

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PQShield

Hardware Verification Engineer

Hardware Verification EngineerReports to: Lead Hardware Verification EngineerDepartment: EngineeringPlease note we can hire you in the following locations; UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Austria, Netherlands, Spain.If you are not based in one of these countries then we are unable to move...

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I'd love to work at PQShield - Speculative Application

Join Our Pioneering Team in Post-Quantum Cryptography and RISC-VEstablished in 2018, our deep-tech startup is at the forefront of developing a RISC-V MCU-based subsystem, integrating advanced post-quantum cryptography algorithms and security features. With the feasibility of our technology confirmed and...

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Sectors

Post-Quantum Cryptography Cryptography Quantum-Safe Hardware Security Semiconductors Embedded Security Cyber Security

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

Funding

£63M raised

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