PQShield

About the Company

Our team is shaping the way our digital world is protected against the threats of tomorrow. In a time when quantum computers will soon be able to break current cryptography methods, we're focused on empowering organizations, industries, and nations, with the ultimate quantum-resistant cryptography solutions. PQShield was selected as a World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer in 2021, a FAST COMPANY winner 2022, WIRED Trailblazer 2023 and Bloomberg's Startups to Watch 2023. Our expertise, clarity and care enable us to deliver new global standards alongside real-world, post-quantum hardware and software upgrades - modernizing the vital security systems and components of the world's technology supply chain. Have you subscribed to our Podcast yet? - Shielded, the last line of cyber defense. Find us on all platforms: Listen Now: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PQShield/podcasts Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/3z88i6u9zC6NSKQWXeQ7iv Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shielded-the-last-line-of-cyber-defense/id1801522285

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Company Name

PQShield

Job Title

Software Prototype Intern – Post-Quantum Cryptography

Job Description

**Job title:** Software Prototype Intern – Post‑Quantum Cryptography **Role Summary:** Execute short‑term integration, benchmarking, and documentation of PQMicroLib‑Core, PQCryptoLib‑Core, and PQCryptoLib‑SDK in scalable software environments. Deliver working proof‑of‑concept demos and performance analyses that inform product strategy and client engagement. **Expectations:** * Complete two functional integrations within a 6‑month term. * Produce benchmark reports, identify bottlenecks, and propose measurable optimizations. * Deliver integration guides, benchmark data, and a final technical presentation. **Key Responsibilities:** * Design and implement integration scenarios for PQ libraries with higher‑level application components. * Develop and run performance benchmarks for cryptographic operations. * Compare results against existing alternatives, isolate bottlenecks, and recommend optimizations. * Produce clear technical documentation and internal presentations. * Collaborate closely with R&D engineers to validate feasibility and mitigate risk. **Required Skills:** * Proficient in C/C++ and Python (or equivalent systems languages). * Solid understanding of cryptographic principles and secure software design. * Experience with Linux and open‑source development workflows (embedded experience is a plus). * Strong analytical mindset with focus on performance engineering. * Effective written and verbal communication. * Interest in post‑quantum cryptography (highly desirable). **Required Education & Certifications:** * Current graduate student or recent graduate holding a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related discipline. ---

London, United kingdom

Remote

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26-01-2026