Cryptography Architect: Post-Quantum & Key Management Lead

Qualtrics; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave: 20/26 days per year

Private Medical Insurance (Luxmed)

Commuter Assistance

QED PROGRAM

Wellness allowances

Free meals in office

Job summary

Qualtrics Krakow is seeking a Cryptography Architect to lead the design and implementation of cryptographic frameworks that protect our products and data, building resilience against evolving threats.

You will drive strategy, collaborate with security, engineering, and data science, and oversee large-scale initiatives such as PKI modernization, post-quantum migration, and modern key management to ensure secure, scalable deployments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cryptography, security architecture, or a related field.
• Proven ability to lead strategic cryptography initiatives and strengthen security posture.
• Fluent in cryptographic primitives, protocols, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead research, evaluation and implementation of next-generation cryptographic technologies.
• Conduct security reviews of cryptographic implementations and designs.
• Own the strategy and architecture for key management across the organization.
• Develop standards and reference architectures for encryption and PKI.
• Shape security strategy to align with risk and business objectives.
• Manage large cryptography initiatives ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Foster a culture of excellence and mentor colleagues.

Skills

Architectural Expertise

Security architecture

Strategic thinking

Collaboration & communication

Initiative leadership

Job description

Qualtrics Krakow is seeking a Cryptography Architect to lead the design and implementation of cryptographic frameworks that protect our products and data, building resilience against evolving threats.

You will drive strategy, collaborate with security, engineering, and data science, and oversee large-scale initiatives such as PKI modernization, post-quantum migration, and modern key management to ensure secure, scalable deployments.