Design and Implement cryptographically secure flows for boot, certification, attestation and manufacturing. Participate in the transition from classical cryptography to emerging Post-Quantum Cryptography algorithms. Drive evolution of the design and architecture of the DPU's Secure Enclave, for both boot and runtime services Collaborate with other engineers ensure the successful execution of projects, to seamlessly integrate the DPU in the Azure ecosystem Identify and promote opportunities for design and/or improvements to enhance technical designs, efficiency and productivity within the team Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 6+ years technical experience coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, Python, Rust and JavaScript 4+ years' experience in embedded software development and system design 3+ years developing crypto libraries: Symmetric, asymmetric, hashing, Public-key Cryptography Standards 4+ years working with cryptographic tools such as openssl, Mbed TLS, or SymCrypt. Recent knowledge of post-quantum cryptography techniques Experience developing Boot ROM code 3+ years of experience developing secure enclave software 3+ years of experience in SW / HW interfaces, simulations, and systems bring-up
QUANTUM ROLE CONTEXT | Appended by Quantum.Jobs v2
Role context:
This role exists to ensure hardware and system architectures remain resilient against evolving threat vectors through robust security design. Positioned at the intersection of embedded systems development, cryptography, and cloud infrastructure, this engineering function bridges low-level hardware security with large-scale network ecosystems. Professionals in this capacity establish root-of-trust frameworks and secure boot mechanisms. Their work safeguards core compute hardware throughout the manufacturing, deployment, and operational lifecycles within large enterprise enterprise environments.
Quantum ecosystem relevance:
This role supports the quantum ecosystem by preparing foundational computing infrastructure for the transition to post-quantum cryptography standards. As quantum computing advances threaten traditional public-key encryption schemes, organizations must modernize embedded security components, hardware enclaves, and cryptographic primitives. By architecting systems capable of supporting post-quantum algorithms, this position ensures that enterprise cloud infrastructure and hardware platforms remain protected against future quantum decryption capabilities.
Capability signals:
- Extensive expertise in low-level embedded software engineering and systems design architecture
- In-depth proficiency with modern cryptographic primitives and public-key encryption standards
- Proven ability to design secure enclave architectures for boot and runtime services
- Direct experience integrating hardware security modules into global cloud computing ecosystems
- Practical knowledge of post-quantum cryptographic algorithm migration and implementation strategies
