Offer summary

Qualifications:

Degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science., At least 5 years of experience in firmware development and embedded systems., Knowledge of security principles and cryptographic primitives., Experience with FPGA handling and programming on MCUs..

Key responsibilities:

Integrate and test Post-Quantum Cryptography on hardware platforms.

Develop demonstrators and optimize for performance, cost, and security.

Evaluate system performance metrics and document procedures.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless system integration.

Job description

Product Prototyping Expert - Firmware Integration

Department: Product

PQShield is looking for an Experienced Product Prototyping Expert - Firmware Integration to expand our product team. Candidates should hold a degree in Computer Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent. We hope that you have at least 5 years of experience, but also an open, research-oriented mindset.

We have been established since 2018, and you would be directly working with the founders, the sales and marketing team, the R&D team and the engineering team within the product team. This is a great opportunity for career progression and to get a head start in a rapidly expanding segment of the embedded industry (Post-Quantum Cryptography, embedded).

⚒️ What you’ll be doing

Integrate and test Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and PQ/T hybrid cryptographic primitives on hardware platforms, primarily FPGAs.
Develop and implement demonstrators around PQShield products, optimizing for performance, cost, and security trade-offs.
Evaluate and measure performance metrics including latency, resource utilization (area and power consumption), and security against physical attacks.
Document firmware interfaces, hardware setups, test procedures, and results in comprehensive application notes.
Collaborate with software and hardware engineers to ensure seamless system integration, and with other teams, e.g. Sales, Marketing, Business Development
Contribute to product requirements, features, and roadmaps.

🎯 Required Skills And Qualifications

Bare metal programming of embedded systems.
Knowledge of firmware development tools and debugging techniques.
Hands on debugging skills (multimeter, logic analyzer…).
Understanding of security principles (secure boot, roll back protection, input validation…).
Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and embedded Linux environments.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

👍 Preferred Skills And Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of experience.
Programming Experience on CHERI RISC-V devices
Track record of successfully prototyping firmware demonstrators.
Knowledge of timing attacks, fuzzing, tamper resistance and/or power side-channel security countermeasures.

🖥️ Specific Technologies You Are Confident Using

C, assembly on MCUs (STM32, RH850, RPI2350…).
Python (to communicate with the board from a host computer).
Handling of FPGA boards
UART, I2C, SPI, QSPI flash…
Familiarity with RISC-V architecture and CHERI concepts is highly advantageous.
Rust/Zig are nice to have
Renode is nice to have
Linux as development OS
Development tools like Github, Gitlab, JIRA

🏆Some of the perks of working with us:

Unparalleled opportunities to learn and accelerate career development.
A collaborative, team environment with people who truly love what they do.
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).
50% gym membership discount.
The chance to work with a spirited, smart, and friendly team!

PQShield is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We’re passionate about talent and proud to foster an inclusive environment; all applicants will be considered regardless of their gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

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