Lead Software Engineer

Job Title: Lead Software Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer to join our team at Cavero Quantum. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for leading the development of our quantum-safe cryptography platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the software development and engineering efforts to build and scale our quantum safe cryptography platform.
• Collaborate closely with our CTO to define the technical and engineering strategy, ensuring it aligns with the product roadmap and business goals.
• Develop a clear technical vision for our cryptographic solutions, including key management, encryption, and secure authentication mechanisms.
• Provide technical expertise in cryptography standards (e.g., NIST/NCSC/NIS PQC standards) and quantum safe security to support the development of secure solutions.
• Implement security-led software development practices and processes.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in software development for security, cryptography, or a closely related field.
• Experience project managing and leading complex scalable software development projects across a range of architecture.
• Expertise in cryptography, including experience with modern encryption algorithms, key management, digital signatures, and post-quantum cryptography concepts.
• In-depth understanding of cryptographic protocols (e.g., TLS, IPSec, PKI, etc.) and authentication mechanisms (e.g., multi-factor authentication, secure token-based systems).
• Familiarity with cryptographic standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIST PQC and pre-quantum cryptographic standards).
• Development experience in a range of contexts such as for embedded devices, IoT, telecoms, low level networking functions.
• Experience in problem solving and overcoming technical and engineering challenges.

What We Offer:

• Salary based on experience (starting at £75k), equity options, and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and contribute to the development of quantum-safe cryptography solutions.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a team of experienced professionals.

Location: Leeds/Hybrid.