Applied Cryptographer: PQC & Hardware Security Architect

European Tech Recruit; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

European Tech Recruit is partnering with a leading semiconductor company in Amsterdam to hire an Applied Cryptographer. You will design, analyse, and implement robust cryptographic solutions for cutting-edge hardware and software products.

Responsibilities include developing algorithms, performing formal verification and security proofs, and ensuring integration with hardware and software teams while staying current with PQC and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field with focus on cryptography.
• Strong expertise across classical, modern, and post-quantum crypto.
• Proven experience implementing cryptographic libraries.
• Experience with formal methods and security proofs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advanced cryptographic algorithms and protocols.
• Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in cryptographic solutions.
• Perform formal verification and develop security proofs for cryptographic algorithms.
• Integrate cryptographic solutions into system architectures with hardware/software teams.
• Conduct security audits, code reviews, and security analysis for certifications.
• Stay current with cryptographic research, attacks, and best practices.

Skills

Classical/Post-quantum crypto

Formal verification

Crypto libraries

Education

Master's/PhD in CS/Math/CS Eng with cryptography focus

Job description

European Tech Recruit is partnering with a leading semiconductor company in Amsterdam to hire an Applied Cryptographer. You will design, analyse, and implement robust cryptographic solutions for cutting-edge hardware and software products.

Responsibilities include developing algorithms, performing formal verification and security proofs, and ensuring integration with hardware and software teams while staying current with PQC and industry best practices.