HSM Architect

Join us in our mission to protect the digital world with indigenous, future-proof, quantum-safe technologies. We are looking for a Mid-Level Hardware Security Module (HSM) Architect with strong hands on experience in C/C++ and a solid understanding of cryptographic systems and HSM architecture. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing secure cryptographic services, key management systems, and HSM firmware/software components with a focus on performance, scalability, and high availability and read on Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and architect HSM software/firmware components including key management, cryptographic services, and secure storage. Develop and maintain high-performance, secure C/C++ code for cryptographic and HSM subsystems.Define and implement HSM interfaces such as PKCS#11, KMIP, REST, and proprietary APIs.Work on secure boot, firmware update, and trusted execution environments.Design solutions for multi-tenant, high-availability, and fault-tolerant HSM deployments.Perform threat modeling, security reviews, and cryptographic design validation.Optimize concurrency, multi-threading, and hardware acceleration (PCIe, FPGA, TPM, etc.).Collaborate with system, network, and cloud architects for HSM integration in enterprise and cloud environments.Ensure compliance with standards such as FIPS 140-2/3, Common Criteria, and ETSI where applicable.Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.Required SkillsStrong proficiency in C and C++ (multithreading, memory management, performance tuning).Deep understanding of HSM architecture:Secure key storage and isolationPartitioning, multi-tenancy, and access controlHA, clustering, and disaster recoverySolid knowledge of cryptography:Random number generation and entropy sourcesExperience with cryptographic standards and APIs:Experience with Linux system programming and kernel/user-space interaction.Experience with commercial HSMs (Thales, Utimaco, Safenet, AWS CloudHSM, etc.).Knowledge of FIPS 140-2/3 certification process.Exposure to cloud-based KMS and HSM virtualization.Experience with FPGA or hardware acceleration.Education Bachelors or masters degree in computer science, Electronics, Cryptography, or related field. .