Cryptography Engineer

seceq; Milano; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading cryptography firm in Italy is seeking an experienced Cryptography Engineer to design and implement advanced cryptographic algorithms. The ideal candidate will work on optimizing performance across architectures and ensure security against attacks. A strong background in cryptography and systems programming is required, with experience in Rust or similar languages. Candidates will contribute to both research and implementation in post-quantum cryptography, and engage in open-source projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with experts and contribute to innovation.

Competenze

• Strong background in cryptography and mathematics.
• 3+ years of experience with systems programming (Rust, C, or C++).
• Deep understanding of symmetric and asymmetric cryptography.
• Familiarity with side-channel attacks and countermeasures.
• Experience with CPU-specific optimizations (SIMD, intrinsics).

Mansioni

• Design and implement cryptographic algorithms in Rust.
• Optimize performance for different CPU architectures (x86, ARM).
• Develop constant-time implementations resistant to side-channel attacks.
• Contribute to post-quantum cryptography research and implementation.
• Review code and security audits of cryptographic systems.
• Write technical documentation and contribute to research papers.

Conoscenze

Cryptography

Mathematics

Systems programming

Rust

Strumenti

C

C++

Descrizione del lavoro

Join our team to design and implement high-performance cryptographic algorithms. You'll work on post-quantum cryptography, symmetric ciphers, and zero-knowledge systems.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Cryptography Engineer to help build the next generation of secure systems. You'll work alongside world-class researchers and engineers on open-source projects that are trusted by major technology companies.In this role, you'll design and implement cryptographic primitives, optimize performance across different architectures, and ensure our implementations are secure against side-channel attacks.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cryptographic algorithms in Rust
• Optimize performance for different CPU architectures (x86, ARM)
• Develop constant-time implementations resistant to side-channel attacks
• Contribute to post-quantum cryptography research and implementation
• Review code and security audits of cryptographic systems
• Write technical documentation and contribute to research papers

Requirements

• Strong background in cryptography and mathematics
• 3+ years of experience with systems programming (Rust, C, or C++)
• Deep understanding of symmetric and asymmetric cryptography
• Familiarity with side-channel attacks and countermeasures
• Experience with CPU-specific optimizations (SIMD, intrinsics)

Nice to Have

• Experience with post-quantum cryptographic algorithms (ML-DSA, ML-KEM)
• Contributions to open-source cryptography projects
• Published research in cryptography or security
• Experience with formal verification tools
• Knowledge of zero-knowledge proof systems

Ready to Apply?

Send us your resume and a brief introduction explaining why you're interested in this role and what makes you a great fit.