Principal Engineer - Classical Cryptography & Architecture
Core
Architecting classical and hybrid post-quantum cryptography for hardware security modules (HSM) and network appliances.
Role type
Principal Engineer, Classical Cryptography & Architecture
Builds
Quantum-safe communication systems with hybrid classical/post-quantum algorithms
Domain
Quantum Computing / Cybersecurity / Hardware Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Classical cryptography architecture, symmetric/asymmetric primitives, key management, entropy generation, FIPS 140-3 certification, NIST PQC standards (ML-KEM, ML-DSA, SLH-DSA), crypto-agility, hybrid scheme design
Preferred skills
Lattice-based cryptography knowledge, RTL/software implementation guidance, TLS/IPsec ecosystem expertise
Technologies
AES/GCM, SHA-2/SHA-3, RSA, ECC, SP 800-90A/B/C, ML-KEM, ML-DSA, SLH-DSA, TLS 1.3, IKEv2
Responsibilities
Define hybrid classical/post-quantum schemes and crypto-agility mechanisms; guide RTL and software engineers on classical cores; technically evaluate third-party IP; support FIPS 140-3 and CAVP certification; own key-management and key-hierarchy architecture
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight