Applied Cryptographer — Cryptography / Hardware Security

As an Applied Cryptographer at a next-generation semiconductor company, you will design, analyse, and implement robust cryptographic solutions securing cutting-edge hardware and software products. This is a permanent, fully onsite role based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and implement advanced cryptographic algorithms and protocols
• Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in existing and proposed cryptographic solutions
• Perform formal verification and develop formal security proofs for cryptographic algorithms and protocols
• Integrate cryptographic solutions into system architectures in close collaboration with hardware and software teams
• Conduct security audits, code reviews, and security analysis to support compliance with leading security assurance certifications
• Stay current with the latest cryptographic research, attacks, and industry best practices

What you bring

• A Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline with a focus on cryptography
• Strong expertise across classical, modern, and post-quantum cryptographic algorithms and protocols
• Proven experience implementing and maintaining cryptographic libraries
• Demonstrable experience with formal methods, formal verification, and/or formal security proofs