R&D Specialist Post Quantum Cryptography

Company

We are Capgemini Engineering. A brand part of the Capgemini Group.

We have the mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset, diversity, inclusion, a purpose of inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. In doing so, we create life-changing innovations that impact billions of lives around the world.

You can help us to achieve our mission!

Now, we have more than 300,000 team members in nearly 50 countries, in sectors such as aeronautics, automotive, communications, energy, life sciences, software & internet, space & defense, and consumer products.

Your Mission

Are you excited about securing the future of technology in a post-quantum world? Join our innovative R&D team as we pioneer Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) solutions across various industries and technologies. We are seeking an ambitious R&D Specialist with a solid background in computer science and cybersecurity to help us design and implement next-generation security protocols.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking team focused on securing critical technologies from quantum threats.
• Work on industry-leading projects that will shape the future of cybersecurity across sectors.
• Collaborate in a dynamic environment that fosters innovation and continuous learning in PQC and cutting-edge tech.
• Make a meaningful impact in industries like finance, automotive, healthcare, and energy with quantum-safe solutions.

Help secure tomorrow’s world today. Apply now and be part of the quantum-safe revolution!

Your Role

• Lead and contribute to cutting-edge research and development of post-quantum cryptography solutions.
• Integrate quantum-resistant security measures into emerging technologies such as 5G, Cloud Computing, IoT, and Edge Computing.
• Assist in designing and testing secure APIs, SDKs, and software solutions for mission-critical applications.
• Design secure communications frameworks for industries like financial services, automotive, healthcare, energy, and beyond.
• Collaborate on building quantum-safe infrastructures for private networks, blockchain technologies, and data encryption in cloud environments.
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to develop cryptography-based security solutions for smart cities, connected devices, and autonomous systems.
• Stay ahead of emerging trends in quantum computing, cryptographic algorithms, and cybersecurity protocols.

Your Profile

• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (Master’s degree, but ideally a PhD).
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles and cryptographic protocols.
• (Preferred) Experience or knowledge of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC).
• (Preferred) Hands-on experience in
  • Public Key Infrastructures (PKIs) for secure certificate management and digital signatures
  • Authentication and Authorization systems (e.g., Multi-Factor Authentication, Single Sign-On, Identity Management solutions)
  • Secure Communication protocols (e.g., TLS, SSL, end-to-end encryption technologies)
  designing and implementing cybersecurity systems, including but not limited to:
• Interest in securing technologies like 5G, IoT, Cloud Computing, and Edge Networks.
• Ability to innovate and contribute to securing industries such as financial services, automotive, healthcare, and energy.

Your Offer

• Be part of Capgemini Engineering Transformation;
• Active engagement in Capgemini Engineering activities;
• Work in international, exciting, and motivating projects;
• Work on a dynamic team that provides Engineering Knowledge contents;
• Continuous technical evolution
• Integration in a multicultural and inclusive team environment;
• Possibility to participate in international projects;
• Annual Individual Training Plan;
• Continuous training on Next1;
• Private health insurance;
• Referral bonuses for recommending your friends to Capgemini Engineering;
• Offices in great locations;
• Career evolution;
• You will have flexibility to work your way and adopt innovative ways of working (opcional, quando se aplicar).

Location: Porto. This position will be hybrid.

Your integration on Capgemini Engineering: We designed an Onboarding plan so you can know our organization, our facts and figures, our culture and the main initiatives. After that, you’ll join your Team Leader that will integrate you in the team and project.