Lead Software Engineer

Pqshield; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work in select EU countries

Occasional travel to offices

Job summary

Pqshield is seeking a senior leader to drive cryptographic software IP from design through testing and delivery. You will guide a team of engineers, coordinate work across groups, and uphold high standards of quality and robust development practices.

You will influence architecture, plan delivery timelines, coach engineers, hire and grow talent, and collaborate across functions. Remote work is available in select European countries with occasional travel to offices as required.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in electronic engineering or computer science; equivalent practical experience accepted.
• At least 10 years of experience in software design and/or verification.
• Experience leading engineering work or senior-level leadership readiness required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the software development lifecycle from design to verification.
• Plan and organize delivery by setting timelines and tracking progress.
• Provide technical direction and coach engineers for growth.
• Support hiring, training, and team management and encourage collaboration.
• Resolve team issues and coordinate with colleagues across functions.
• Contribute directly to engineering work across varied environments.

Skills

Technical leadership

Team coaching

Cryptographic software

Software design

Verification/testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Electronic engineering or computer science

Job description

Role overview

Lead the development of cryptographic software IP from early design through testing and delivery. You will guide a team of software engineers, coordinate work across teams, and contribute to complex engineering problems while setting a strong standard for quality and sound development practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, and verification or testing.
• Plan and organize delivery by setting timelines, allocating resources, and tracking progress.
• Provide technical direction and help engineers grow through coaching and development.
• Support hiring, training, and team management, and encourage effective collaboration.
• Resolve team issues and coordinate with colleagues across functions.
• Contribute directly to engineering work in varied environments.

Requirements

• Degree in electronic engineering or computer science, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 10 years of experience in software design and/or verification.
• Experience leading engineering work, or senior-level expertise and readiness to take on a technical leadership role.
• Ability to guide a team while maintaining focus on software quality and engineering best practices.

Nice to have

• Background in cryptographic engineering.
• Knowledge of methods for resisting side-channel attacks.

Benefits and work setup

• Remote within the UK, France, Netherlands, Spain, or Belgium.
• Occasional travel to company offices is required.