Hardware Engineering Manager
Location: Remote; Europe wide. Some travel to our offices (Oxford/London/Paris) will be required from time-to-time
Department: Engineering
Why Join PQShield
Innovating For A Secure Future
At PQShield, we lead the way in post-quantum cryptography, ensuring the world’s most sensitive data remains secure in the era of quantum computing, and beyond.
With a career at PQShield, you’ll join a world-class team of researchers, cryptographers, and engineers building solutions that are future-proof, scalable, and ready to be integrated across multiple industries. You’ll collaborate on innovations that not only protect today’s systems, infrastructure, and sensitive data from the quantum threat but also prepare for the challenges of tomorrow.
Our team is driven by excellence, collaboration, and the pursuit of progress. We believe that great innovation shapes the future, and we’re working hard to create solutions that protect businesses, communities, and individuals. If you’re passionate about cutting-edge technology and want to help build the foundations of a safer world, we’d love to have you on board.
Our Teams
We believe that great people build great solutions, and we’re building something exceptional here at PQShield.
With a presence in multiple global markets and expertise spanning cryptography, engineering, and security, there’s a place for you on our team—whether you’re driving innovation, solving complex challenges, or shaping the future of cybersecurity.
Explore our teams and open roles below and discover where you can make an impact.
Research
The research team at PQShield is at the forefront of cryptographic innovation. We are dedicated to developing new algorithms and protocols with advanced security and functionality properties. Our efforts are central to PQShield’s mission to provide quantum-resistant cryptography, as we explore and refine cryptographic standards, solving key challenges and staying ahead of the latest advancements in the field.
Engineering
Our engineering team specialises in designing and developing cutting-edge implementations of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) across various platforms. Our expertise spans the design of both hardware and software IPs, utilizing industry-standard tools and techniques to ensure robust, efficient, and secure implementations. The team adheres to stringent security standards, including those set by global bodies such as NIST, while leveraging advanced methodologies to optimize performance, scalability, and compatibility. We are committed to creating cryptographic technologies that seamlessly integrate with existing systems, providing high-performance, future-proof solutions for clients across multiple industries.
Commercial
The commercial team at PQShield plays a vital role in expanding the company’s global footprint by connecting clients with the right post-quantum cryptography solutions. We work closely with engineering and product teams to understand the technical intricacies of the solutions, enabling them to communicate the benefits and value of PQShield’s products effectively to potential clients. With a strong focus on building long-term relationships, the commercial team ensures that clients receive tailored solutions that meet their security needs in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Product
PQShield’s product team translates the company’s advanced cryptographic research into innovative and secure solutions that help our customers to safely transition into a quantum-safe future. We work closely with engineering, marketing, sales, and clients to ensure our products are secure, adaptable, and easy to integrate into various technology stacks across hardware, software, and cloud-based systems.
Operations
The operations team ensures that the company scales effectively, by enabling collaboration across all departments. The team manages day-to-day operations, HR, finance, compliance, infrastructure and IT, helping PQShield to deliver reliable, high-quality security solutions to clients worldwide.
Benefits
In addition to working with great colleagues and a fulfilling career, we offer a variety of ways to help our team do their best work. We regularly review and improve these benefits, but here’s a snapshot of what we currently provide. If you’d like more details on any of them, feel free to ask!
Kindly note that the availability of benefits may vary slightly by country.
Reward
- Competitive salary, reviewed every year
- Proactive salary adjustments to align with increasing responsibilities
- Permanent colleagues able to take part in our granted share option schemes
Financial Wellness
- Enrollment into the pension scheme applicable to your country (You can opt out if you’d prefer not to have a pension at all)
- In most European countries, income protection and life insurance policies give you and your family financial security, even in unexpected situations
Health and Wellbeing
- Private healthcare cover for you and your family
- 50% off your gym membership or any sporting activity reimbursed to help you stay healthy and active
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 confidential support for personal challenges, including bereavement, health concerns, and more
- Premium subscription to the Calm app, providing you with tools for relaxation, mindfulness, and better well-being
Time Off
- 25 days paid holiday, in addition to public holidays (20 days for our US colleagues) ensuring you have time to rest, recharge, and focus on what truly matters to you
- 2 wellness weeks – when the entire PQShield team takes time off: one in the summer, and one between Christmas and New Year
Family and Balance
- Flexible working options are available to suit your preferences – whether you prefer to be fully remote, want to take a hybrid approach, or work full-time in one of our offices
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave is also available to all colleagues from their first day
- We trust you to manage your hours effectively to excel in your role, working at times that best fit both you and your team
Community
- One paid “Giving Back Day” each year for you to dedicate to a charity of your choice
- Annual Global Offsite, where the entire PQShield team gathers in person for a few days of networking and quality time together
- We’ve teamed up with the OnHand app to give our colleagues easy access to volunteer opportunities, enabling them to make a positive impact in their communities while building skills and supporting causes they care about
- Live, remote yoga on Mondays, and virtual aperitifs on Fridays!
Learning and Development
- Dedicated budget for every colleague for supporting your individual personal development plan
- Access to LinkedIn Learning, providing a vast library of courses to help you develop new skills and grow in your career
- Regular webinars, lunch-and-learns, and guest speakers covering topics that matter most to you
Innovation Time
- Dedicated time for creativity: We offer protected time for employees to explore and develop innovative ideas beyond their day-to-day tasks
- Driving cutting-edge solutions: we empowers our teams to experiment with new technologies and approaches, keeping us at the forefront of the industry
- Supporting breakthrough thinking: We provide the space and resources needed to turn creative concepts into impactful solutions
Culture and Values
At PQShield, we live by our 3 values – “We Go Together”, “We Are Empowered” and “We Are Open-minded”. These values are steeped in everything we do, from attending tradeshows and meetings, to charity and team building events… and not forgetting our annual off-site where we come together in a different country every year to collaborate and have fun!
In May 2024, the women of PQShield came together at Blenheim Palace to participate in the Pink Ribbon Walk in support of Breast Cancer Research. Traveling from across the UK, including Northern Ireland and Scotland, the team enjoyed connecting in nature while supporting an incredible cause.
#WeGoTogether #WeAreEmpowered
In September 2024, Team PQShield gathered in the beautiful French countryside of Chantilly for our annual Global Offsite! Over three days, we shared key updates and participated in a variety of new, fun and engaging activities designed to foster connections and create memorable moments together.
#WeGoTogether #WeAreOpenMinded
From RSA to CyberUK, Embedded World, and many more, our team has travelled the globe, proudly representing PQShield on some of the world’s most prominent stages. These events have provided us with incredible opportunities to showcase our cutting-edge innovations in post-quantum cryptography and cybersecurity and every conference reflects our passion for collaboration, learning, and contributing to the future of secure technology.
#WeAreOpenMinded #WeGoTogether
PQShield take their own security seriously. Our engineering environment is hosted at a secure state-of-the-art facility and remote access is highly restricted even amongst the engineering team. Our Side Channel Analysis lab is world-leading. Access, again, is highly restricted. Both are “dark” sites with internal machines restricted from direct internet access and the servers strictly managed using automated toolchains.
#WeAreOpenMinded #WeAreEmpowered
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