Latest cryptography Jobs

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Director of Technology - Quantum

Lead the development and execution of Digital Catapult’s quantum and photonics technology strategy, driving collaborative R&D programmes with academia and industry. Spearhead horizon scanning, technology roadmaps, and capability building in quantum computing, sensing, networking, and photonics, with a focus on software, algorithms, and real-world applications. Mentor technical teams and represent the organisation in high-impact forums to shape the UK’s quantum ecosystem.

Digital Catapult London, United Kingdom £100,000 – £130,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Quantum & Cryptography Principal Sales Specialist, UK Public Sector

This role involves leading the commercial strategy for AWS quantum computing and cryptography services across UK public sector organisations, from national security to the NHS and local government. The specialist will drive adoption of quantum-safe technologies and cybersecurity solutions by engaging senior leaders, shaping go-to-market plans, and navigating complex procurement environments. Success requires combining technical depth with mission-driven value selling in high-stakes, regulated domains.

Amazon London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

I'd love to work at PQShield - Speculative Application

This speculative application role invites candidates to join a pioneering deep-tech startup focused on post-quantum cryptography and RISC-V-based secure computing. You'll work alongside founders and innovators on cutting-edge semiconductor solutions, contributing to groundbreaking security technologies in a flexible, inclusive environment. The role emphasizes collaboration, rapid learning, and real-world impact in a rapidly scaling field.

PQShield United Kingdom

Senior Software Engineer

As a Senior Software Engineer at PQShield, you will design and implement secure cryptographic solutions, focusing on classical and post-quantum cryptography. You will work on optimizing performance, hardening implementations against attacks, and ensuring compliance with security standards. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including hardware and security engineers, is key to this role.

PQShield United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Technical Team Lead

This role involves leading a distributed software engineering team while maintaining hands-on technical contribution in the development of post-quantum cryptography solutions. The Technical Team Lead will guide full-stack software design, implementation, and deployment, ensuring high performance and resilience. Emphasis is placed on agile practices, code quality, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture within a cutting-edge cybersecurity environment.

Arqit United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Hardware Verification Engineer (Sponsorship available)

This role involves verifying security-critical hardware designs using UVM and formal methods, with a focus on cryptographic IPs and subsystems. You'll build testbenches, develop Python automation tools, debug across multiple levels, and collaborate with design and software teams. The position requires a 'break it to make it' mindset, leadership in verification planning, and experience in secure hardware development.

PQShield United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

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...

PQShield United Kingdom

Technical Product Manager (Hardware Security & IP)

This role involves leading the technical product development of hardware security IP and post-quantum cryptography solutions within a deep tech semiconductor startup. You will define product requirements, create technical specifications, and align engineering teams on a roadmap that balances security, performance, and market needs. The position acts as a bridge between hardware, firmware, software, and business teams, focusing on integrating cryptographic IP into RISC-V-based systems and advancing secure silicon design.

PQShield United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Technical Product Manager (Software Security & Firmware)

This role involves defining and driving the product strategy for software security and firmware components in a post-quantum cryptography environment. You'll work at the intersection of hardware and software, ensuring secure, seamless integration of cryptographic IP into RISC-V-based systems. The position requires deep technical expertise in firmware, embedded security, and hardware-level attack mitigation, with close collaboration across research, engineering, and customer teams.

PQShield United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

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.

PQShield United Kingdom

Remote Permanent