Distinguished PQC Cryptography & Architecture Leader

About the role

This role provides overall technical leadership for a post-quantum cryptography hardware acceleration programme. The successful candidate will own the end-to-end architecture, from cryptographic algorithm strategy to FPGA-based product development, while setting technical direction across cryptography, hardware, software, and security disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Define the system architecture and microarchitecture of a multi-algorithm PQC accelerator
• Own the algorithm and standards strategy including NIST FIPS 203/204/205, CNSA 2.0, and FIPS 140-3
• Drive make/buy and IP-licensing decisions and shape the security and certification architecture
• Set the technical roadmap and arbitrate complex cross-domain design decisions
• Mentor senior engineers and represent the programme externally with customers, standards bodies, and stakeholders
• Own the end-to-end architecture and technical roadmap of a PQC hardware-acceleration product line from concept to shipping product
• Act as the programme’s most senior technical authority across domains

Required skills

• PQC algorithms
• Cryptography
• Hardware architecture
• FPGA
• ASIC
• FIPS 140-3
• Digital security hardware
• System architecture

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Cryptography or a related field

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Adoption leave
• Legal insurance
• Home technology stipend

About the Company

IonQ, Inc. is a leading quantum platform and merchant supplier delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. ID Quantique, part of IonQ, is a global leader in quantum-safe communications providing solutions to protect governments, telecommunication infrastructures, and financial institutions.