# PQShield jobs and careers

> 6 open roles at PQShield as of October 29, 2026. Source: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/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.

## Key facts

| | |
|---|---|
| Open roles | 6 |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Employees | 101 to 250 |
| Total funding | $63.9M |
| Industries | Cyber Security, Network Security, Quantum Computing, Software |
| Website | https://pqshield.com |

## Newest open roles

- [Sales Director - Japan](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/5784d272-9233-43ee-998b-cae8a1fd05fe), Ideally Tokyo, Japan
- [Lead Software Engineer](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/2babac83-ac6f-4542-ba2b-e1f18374fba3), Remote
- [Director of Software Engineering](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/ae2964ab-3acd-4e4e-a222-d3b9f5560a8b), Remote
- [Senior Sales Engineer (FAE)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/9d1289a5-90aa-4e25-9b8a-ff33a8239b5e), Remote
- [Technical Product Manager (Software Security & Firmware)](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/1af71b6e-d116-4155-8592-1bea1f07bbcf), Remote (within the countries we operate within
- [I'd love to work at PQShield - Speculative Application](https://www.thejobsmap.com/job/251b5955-f7b3-4abb-b588-b494991bbd98), Remote)

## Leadership

- Ali El Kaafarani, Founder & CEO
- Ben Packman, Chief Strategy Officer
- Michael Vroobel, VP, Operations
- Chris Peikert, Advisor
- Graeme Hickey, Chief Technology Officer
- Peter Schwabe, Advisor
- Joni Searle, Head of Finance
- Artur Ekert, Advisor

## 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.