PQShield
The Lead Software Engineer at PQShield will oversee the full software development lifecycle for cryptographic IP, managing design, testing, and delivery of high‑quality solutions. The role includes technical leadership, architectural design, and mentorship while also handling line management responsibilities such as hiring, training, and performance management.
Headquarters
Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Company Size
51-200 employees
Founded
2018
PQShield is a post‑quantum cryptography company that builds hardware and software solutions to make devices, cloud services and critical infrastructure resistant to future quantum attacks. They provide standards‑aligned post‑quantum algorithms, secure chip IP, firmware, libraries and SDKs, plus integration and engineering support for silicon partners, OEMs, enterprises and governments. Combining research‑driven cryptography with productized toolchains, PQShield helps organizations migrate to high‑performance, quantum‑safe security across constrained and large‑scale environments.
PQShield, Carahsoft partner to make post-quantum cryptography solutions available to government agencies
Nov 3, 2025
PQShield is Recognized as a Progressive Company in the MarketsandMarkets' 360Quadrants for the Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Market
1 month ago
MarketsandMarkets’ 360Quadrants Names PQShield Among Top Companies to Watch in Post-Quantum Cryptography
1 month ago
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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