Post-Quantum Cryptography Engineer

Join the architects of e-Estonia and digital societies all over the world.

📍 Tallinn / Tartu, Estonia

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One important business and development area for Cybernetica is security and privacy related products (UXP, SplitKey). Cryptography field is changing constantly, first post-quantum cryptography standards are in place. Due to the changes and development in post-quantum cryptography field, we are looking to recruit an experienced researcher/software engineer to our team, whose main task will be to help implement the new standards. Candidates with less experience are welcome to apply for a junior position in the same department. The research department currently employs several researchers and a number of PhD students and postdocs, cooperating with University of Tartu and Tallinn University of Technology in PhD student training.

Your main responsibilities will be to

  • Develop and implement complex post-quantum cryptography products

  • Analyze cryptographic principles and protocols

  • Implement post-quantum cryptography standards

  • Mentor junior programmers

As a successful candidate, you must have

  • PhD degree (may be in acquisition) in computer science, mathematics, software engineering or in a closely related field

  • Good understanding of software development process

  • Either experience in software development or academic/industrial performance in the field of post-quantum cryptography and security

  • Very good English skills

You will stand out by having any of the following:

  • Solid experience in software development (5+ years) and PhD degree in cryptography

We are offering

  • Opportunity to make a research contribution to the world’s leading digital society

  • Opportunity to integrate new research activities into Cybernetica's R&D portfolio, as well as to contribute to existing themes

  • To work with, learn from, and teach highly qualified professionals, both in research and development

  • Possibility to attend work-related conferences or trainings of your own choice

  • Great development opportunity in the post-quantum cryptography field

  • Mental and physical health benefits, such as health days, sports allowance, massage

  • Flexible work arrangements in our Tallinn or Tartu office

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Attractive Employer 2023

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Parim praktikakoht 2021

Why you'll enjoy working at Cybernetica?

We value an atmosphere of learning, collaboration and proactive problem solving, paying great attention also to work-life balance.

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Global impact 🌎

Work on tech used in Japan, UAE, the Bahamas and more than 30 other countries.

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Keep learning 🎓

Go to school while working. Learn new skills through paid seminars and conferences.

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Flexible office arrangement 💻

Home office, office office, remote office - choose your own location!

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Bonuses & compensations 💶

Compensation for tech gadgets & paid work travel expenses, hefty referral bonus.

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Sound mind & healthy body 👟

5 paid days off per year for either illness or mental health, sports compensation.

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Supportive team 👏

We have over 100 employees in both of our offices in Tallinn and Tartu.

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Oliver Väärtnõu, CEO

“We have crafted a culture in Cybernetica that is supportive, inclusive and equal.”

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Helena Jõgi, Head of HR

“We're looking for smart, diligent and fearless people to join our team. Our culture is close-knit, but friendly and inclusive, and you'll be supported by colleagues and managers alike.”

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Interested to know more?

Our Senior Recruiter Liis will be happy to answer your questions.

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