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PQShield jobs and careers

As of October 29, 2026, PQShield has 6 open roles.

6Open roles

About PQShield

Formed as a spinout of the University of Oxford by cryptography researchers and specialists, PQShield has unrivalled domain expertise in the design and implementation of quantum-resistant cryptography for software and hardware applications.

Founded in 2018 by Ali El Kaafarani.

Founded
2018
Employees
101 to 250
Total funding
$63.9M

Leadership

The top of PQShield's org chart, with how many people report into each leader.

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Ali El Kaafarani

Founder & CEO

79 reports

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Ben Packman

Chief Strategy Officer

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Michael Vroobel

VP, Operations

1 report

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Graeme Hickey

Chief Technology Officer

26 reports

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Joni Searle

Head of Finance

1 report

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Janssen Liston

Vice President Of Worldwide Sales

4 reports

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Juanita Searle

Finance Director

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Dr. Axel York Poschmann

Vice President of Product Security & Innovation

36 reports

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Béatrice Shelley

Head of People

2 reports

Board

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Chris Peikert

Advisor

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Peter Schwabe

Advisor

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Artur Ekert

Advisor

PQShield jobs: common questions

Is PQShield hiring right now?
Yes. PQShield has 6 open roles listed as of October 29, 2026.
Who leads PQShield?
Ali El Kaafarani, Founder & CEO, is at the top of PQShield's org chart.
How do I apply for a job at PQShield?
Pick a role on PQShield's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on PQShield's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.