Post-Quantum Cryptography Specialist

Job Title: Post-Quantum Cryptography Specialist

Location: Remote (Dallas preferred) or Hybrid (ability to travel to Dallas TX when needed)

Employment: Full-Time with a small company founded in 2017, the position comes with a base and equity

Note: they can only hire US Citizens due to their relationship with the Department of Defense

Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Post-Quantum Cryptography Specialist to join a cutting-edge team focused on next-generation security solutions. This role will play a critical part in designing, implementing, and evaluating cryptographic systems that are resilient against quantum computing threats. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in modern cryptography, emerging post-quantum algorithms, and secure system design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement post-quantum cryptographic algorithms and protocols
• Evaluate and integrate NIST PQC standardization candidates (e.g., lattice-based, hash-based, multivariate schemes)
• Conduct cryptographic research, benchmarking, and performance analysis
• Collaborate with engineering teams to embed quantum-resistant security into applications and infrastructure
• Assess current systems for quantum vulnerability and recommend mitigation strategies
• Contribute to secure architecture design for distributed systems, cloud platforms, and data pipelines
• Stay current on advancements in quantum computing and cryptographic research
• Design and implement RTL modules using Verilog or VHDL
• Deploy and validate designs on FPGA platforms optimizing performance and resource utilization
• Implement complex algorithms in hardware, including cryptographic or security-related functions
• Collaborate with software and cryptography teams to translate algorithms into hardware implementations
• Perform benchmarking and performance tuning of FPGA-based systems

Required Qualifications:

• Strong background in cryptography, computer security, or applied mathematics
• Hands-on experience with post-quantum cryptography (PQC) algorithms and frameworks
• Experience with RTL and FPGA design
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C/C++, Rust, or Go
• Experience implementing cryptographic protocols and secure communication systems
• Familiarity with NIST PQC standardization process and leading candidate algorithms
• Understanding of classical cryptographic systems (RSA, ECC, AES, TLS, etc.)
• Ability to translate complex cryptographic concepts into practical implementations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Cryptography, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field
• Experience working with quantum-resistant security in production environments
• Background in secure distributed systems or cloud-native architectures
• Contributions to cryptographic research, publications, or open-source projects
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks and security standards

What This Role Offers:

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge, future-proof security technologies
• High-impact role shaping quantum-resilient systems and architecture
• Collaborative environment with strong technical leadership
• Flexibility in work structure (remote/contract/full-time depending on fit)