Cryptographic Library Engineer

Project

Work done for a product or program.

• Implement AES, SHA, ECC, RSA and post-quantum algorithms in optimised C and assembly.
• Write drivers and APIs for hardware crypto accelerators and key stores.
• Harden implementations against timing, power and fault side channels.
• Validate against known-answer tests and FIPS 140-3 and Common Criteria requirements.
• Integrate with OpenSSL, mbed TLS or PKCS#11 interfaces.
• Add post-quantum schemes such as ML-KEM and ML-DSA to product roadmaps.
• Respond to cryptographic vulnerability disclosures.

Function

Work that keeps the discipline running: methods, tools, suppliers and people.

• Maintain the policies, processes and tools of the function.General
• Keep the function compliant with legal, financial and regulatory requirements.General
• Report the function's performance and improve it over time.General

Project

1. Produce and hand over the role's key deliverables
   • Crypto library releases
   • Hardware crypto driver stack
   • Certification test evidence
   • Side-channel test reports
2. Support programsGeneral
   • Agree what each program needs
   • Deliver in time for milestones
3. Manage issuesGeneral
   • Track requests to closure
   • Escalate risks

Function

1. Run the functionGeneral
   • Maintain policies and processes
   • Keep records and controls
2. ImproveGeneral
   • Report performance
   • Lead improvement work