Lead Software Engineer
PQShield · 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
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 87 days PQShield's roles stay open a median of 87 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of PQShield's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at PQShield
- high 9 stale, 0 reposted of 9 open
- Hiring momentum
- 11 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-29
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from PQShield's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for PQShield.
About this role
As a Lead Software Engineer at PQShield, you will oversee the software development lifecycle for a cryptographic software IP team, managing projects from design to testing. Your role includes leading a team of engineers, planning and allocating work, and ensuring high-quality software delivery while fostering a positive team environment. You will also engage with cross-functional teams and customers, contributing to architectural decisions and mentoring team members.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of PQShield as an employer.
What you need
- Degree in Electronic Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience
- At least 10 years in software design and/or verification
- Experience building software IP blocks from scratch
- Expert level C experience in an embedded environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence in planning out a project development cycle
Nice to have
- Familiarity with PQC standards and protocols (e.g., NIST PQC)
- Familiarity with Rust in an Embedded environment
- Previous experience with software/hardware co-designs
- Arm & RISC-V experience
- Knowledge of side-channel security countermeasures
What you get
- Unparalleled opportunities to learn and accelerated career development
- A collaborative, team environment
- Competitive salary and share option scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working, and a working from home budget
- Private health insurance for yourself and your family
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and two wellness weeks)
Worth weighing
- Some travel to offices required
- Focus on cryptographic engineering may limit exposure to other tech areas
- Role involves significant management responsibilities which may not appeal to all engineers
Summarised from PQShield's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by PQShield on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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