Director of Software Engineering

⚒️ What you’ll be doing

Leadership & Strategy:

• Define and execute the software engineering strategy, aligning with the company’s overall PQC product roadmap.
• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, developers, and software security experts, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
• Champion and continuously refine Agile development processes (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) to improve team velocity, predictability, and product quality.
• Stay informed about trends in post-quantum cryptography and its software implementations to ensure competitive positioning and forward-thinking solutions.

Software Development & Architecture:

• Oversee the design and implementation of cryptographic software libraries, secure protocols, and secure IP blocks optimised for PQC algorithms.
• Drive the design and integration of software for use cases such as secure key management, secure communication protocols, and cryptographic agility.
• Ensure the software architecture supports scalable and high-performance designs suitable for embedded systems, mobile, cloud, and data centre applications.

Project Management & Process:

• Support the execution of software projects using Agile methodologies, overseeing sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure predictable delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including cryptographers, hardware engineers, and external vendors to ensure seamless integration of software and cryptography solutions.
• Implement and enhance rigorous testing and verification methodologies, including a robust CI/CD pipeline for automated testing, integration, and deployment.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Work closely with the hardware and cryptography teams to ensure hardware-software co-design, ensuring that software products fully leverage the latest PQC hardware accelerators.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including open-source communities and enterprise customers, to manage the integration and deployment of PQC software IP.
• Communicate technical concepts and development progress to executives, product management, and customers in a clear and actionable way.

Security & Compliance:

• Ensure all software products meet the latest security standards and regulations for post-quantum cryptography.
• Maintain and enforce robust secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) principles, including side-channel attack resistance, secure coding practices, and cryptographic algorithm agility.

🎯 Required Skills And Qualifications

Required:

• Education: Phd, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering , or a related field with a focus on cryptography or cybersecurity.
• Experience:
• 10+ years of software development experience, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong experience in software security, cryptographic software implementations (e.g., OpenSSL, BoringSSL), and knowledge of post-quantum cryptography.
• Experience in secure software development and validation, including knowledge of C, C++, Rust, or other relevant languages.
• Proven experience in bringing secure software products from concept to market.
• Technical Skills:
• Software Development & Agile Processes : Deep, hands-on experience with modern software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban), including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and performance metric tracking (e.g., velocity, burn-down charts).
• Advanced Cryptography : Understanding of cryptographic algorithms, protocols, and key management systems. Familiarity with PQC standards and protocols (e.g., NIST PQC).
• Security Architecture : Expertise in designing and implementing secure architectures for software and cloud environments.
• Embedded Systems : Knowledge of secure software for embedded systems and IoT security.
• Software Security : Experience with software-based security solutions and an understanding of secure coding practices and vulnerability analysis.
• Secure Implementation: Understanding of the secure implementation of cryptography and systems which use cryptography. Knowledge of Implementation attacks such as Side Channel and Fault injection and implementation countermeasures.

🏆Some of the perks of working with us:

• Unparalleled opportunities to learn and accelerated career development.
• A collaborative, team environment with people who truly love what they do.
• Competitive salary and share option scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working, and a working from home budget.
• Private health insurance for yourself and your family.
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and two wellness weeks).
• 50% gym membership discount.
• The chance to work with a spirited, smart, and friendly team!

Interested? Apply today to be part of the future of secure hardware! 🚀

PQShield is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We’re passionate about talent and proud to foster an inclusive environment; all applicants will be considered regardless of their gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

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