Applied Cryptography Engineer - Quantum-Safe & Hardware

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

Job summary

European Tech Recruit is assisting a fast-scaling semiconductor technology organisation in Amsterdam, NL, to hire an experienced Applied Cryptographer. You will design, analyse, and implement robust cryptographic solutions across security-focused systems, working closely with hardware and software teams.

The role combines deep theoretical cryptography with practical implementation, including formal verification, security proofs, and code reviews, in a highly collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in CS/Math with cryptography focus
• Strong deep understanding of modern cryptography and PQC
• Experience implementing and maintaining cryptographic libraries and protocols

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced cryptographic algorithms and protocols
• Perform formal verification and security proofs
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate cryptography
• Conduct security reviews and audits of crypto-related code
• Monitor latest cryptographic research and best practices

Skills

Cryptography expertise

Formal methods

Security research

Cryptographic libraries

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/Math/CE with cryptography focus

Tools

Formal verification tools

Crypto libraries (OpenSSL, libsodium)

Job description

European Tech Recruit is assisting a fast-scaling semiconductor technology organisation in Amsterdam, NL, to hire an experienced Applied Cryptographer. You will design, analyse, and implement robust cryptographic solutions across security-focused systems, working closely with hardware and software teams.

The role combines deep theoretical cryptography with practical implementation, including formal verification, security proofs, and code reviews, in a highly collaborative environment.