Staff Product Certification Manager

Remote first, Europe with some travel to offices when required. 💼 About the role PQShield is looking for an Experienced Security Certification Manager/Engineer to expand our product team. Candidates should hold a degree in Electronic Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent. We hope that you have at least 7 years of experience, but also an open, research-oriented mindset. We have been established since 2018, so you would be directly working with the founders and inventors of this deep tech startup. The technology is already a couple of years in the making, its feasibility having been established, funding secured, and it has a clear path to market. This is a great opportunity for career progression and to get a head start in a rapidly expanding segment of the semiconductor industry (Post-Quantum Cryptography and RISC-V). Our platform IP components come together as a RISC-V MCU based Sub-system with advanced (post-quantum) cryptography algorithm support and security features catering to different security levels.. ⚒️ What you’ll be doing Certification expert for security (SESIP, FIPS 140-3, PSA, ISA/SAE 21434) and safety (ISO 26262,, ISO/IEC 62443) Optimizing PQShield’s certification strategy to identify overlaps and R&D opportunities (e.g. formal verification) Responsible for the entire certification process from start to end, including the communication with test labs and internal and external parties Interact with architects, validation engineers, and product security team to advise on and handle requirements Participating in standardization bodies Monitoring industry group and competitors Prototyping our soft IP into certifiable products (e.g on FPGA) that can be certified and serve as a Proof of Certifiability to our customers Explain and Demonstrate our Certifiability to customers 🎯 Required Skills And Qualifications Proven track record of successfully certifying complex security IP products throughout their lifecycle Experience with hardware security industry standards Experience with hardware security certifications Strong understanding of the semiconductor certification ecosystem, security IP market dynamics, and related technologies A commitment to high quality in all areas of their work, including attention to detail Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field 🖥️ Specific Technologies You Are Confident Using Atlassian JIRA Hubspot 👍 Preferred Skills And Qualifications Knowledge of Industry standard SoC Security Architectures Knowledge of tamper resistance and/or power side-channel security countermeasures Experience working on secure element or smart cards designs Experience using Gitlab CI, or otherwise principles of continuous integration and testing. FPGA EDA design flow 🏆Some of the perks of working with us: Unparalleled opportunities to learn and accelerated career development. A collaborative, team environment with people who truly love what they do. Competitive salary and share option scheme. Flexible and hybrid working, and a working from home budget. Private health insurance for yourself and your family. 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and two wellness weeks). 50% gym membership discount. The chance to work with a spirited, smart, and friendly team! PQShield is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We’re passionate about talent and proud to foster an inclusive environment; all applicants will be considered regardless of their gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.