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Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer Reports to: Software Engineering Director Department: Engineering 💼 About the role PQShield is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to help lead a cryptographic software IP team. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will

Company

PQShield

Location

Remote (within the countries we operate from); UK, France, Netherlands, Spain, or Belgium. Some travel to our offices will be required from time-to-time

Status

Open

Posted

2026-07-16T14:42:27+00:00

PQShield seeks a Lead Software Engineer to lead a cryptographic software IP team within its Engineering department. The role covers planning and delivery of application and embedded software IP projects, architectural reviews, verification plans, customer integration and line management, including hiring and mentoring engineers. The posting asks for a degree or equivalent experience, at least ten years in software design or verification, expert embedded C and knowledge of cryptographic algorithms and key management. Post-quantum cryptography, side-channel resistance, Rust, RISC-V and Arm experience are advantageous.