A Post Quantum security systems company with work life balance - Principal Hardware Engineer PQShield Employee Review

5.0
2 Sept 2025
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Pros

- Cutting-Edge Work * You’re working on the forefront of cybersecurity, innovating and helping customer to build their products, systems for the post quantum era arrives earlier * The exciting R&D, Engineering, Product & Operations team environment will make us proud to be part of revolutionary global post quantum computer security. - High-Caliper Colleagues * Teams often consist of cryptographers, PhDs, and security researchers from top universities. * Great for professional development and networking. - Strong Mission Alignment * Employees are often focused on a meaningful product design to customer deliverable mission. - Startup with Innovation Culture * It’s a startup company: fast-paced, high-ownership environment. * Opportunities to wear many role hats and contribute broadly. - Opportunities to Publish, Present & Patent * Employees are encouraged to publish academic papers or speak at conferences like NIST PQC, Real World Crypto, etc. - 100% Remote * This is the icing on the cake i.e. employees are 100% remote working from home or prefer to WFH. Employees are motivated to visit our physical offices for business needs and for their own change. This shows that the management has very high level trust on all the employees worldwide.

Cons

- Steep Learning Curve * PQC is specialised; on-boarding can be intense if you lack of interest in cryptographic learning - Benefits are not in-hand * Some rewards are only on papers which sometimes may confuse you. - Possible Resource Constraints * As a startup, at times face resource crunch because of the customers dynamics and business needs.

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PQShield Response
8mo
Thank you for sharing such a detailed and thoughtful review! 🌟 We’re thrilled to hear how much you value the cutting-edge work, world-class colleagues, and the opportunities to grow, publish, and make a real impact in post-quantum cryptography. It’s exactly this blend of innovation, collaboration, and mission-driven focus that makes PQShield such a unique place to be. 🙌 We also really appreciate your candor on the challenges — you’re right, the learning curve can be steep and as a scaling startup, resource dynamics do shift. These are things we’re mindful of and continue to work on, always with the goal of supporting our team while driving forward meaningful impact. Thanks again for your continued contributions and for helping shape PQShield into what it is today. PQShield 💙

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5.0
17 Sept 2025
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Pros

Pioneering and Impactful Work: It's incredibly rewarding to be at the forefront of post-quantum cryptography. We are not just building software and hardware; we are helping to shape global standards and protect critical infrastructure from a very real, looming threat. World-Class Team: The expertise here is unparalleled. Working alongside some of the world's leading cryptographers, researchers, and engineers is a constant learning experience. Strong and Open Culture: PQShield's culture is truly one of its greatest strengths. Leadership is transparent and supports our professional growth. Excellent Benefits: The company shows it values its employees with great benefits, including competitive salaries, share options, and a generous holiday policy that includes two company-wide "wellness weeks" in the summer and winter. The annual offsite is a fantastic way to connect with colleagues from around the world.

Cons

As a high-growth, pioneering company, the pace can be fast. However, the team and management are very supportive, and the work is so engaging that it rarely feels like too much of a burden.

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PQShield Response
8mo
Thank you for sharing your thoughtful feedback 🌟 We’re so glad you value the pioneering work we’re doing in post-quantum cryptography, and that our culture, benefits, and collaborative spirit stand out. 🚀 We know the pace can be fast, but we’re committed to keeping it supportive, engaging, and sustainable. Your words remind us why building PQShield together is so rewarding — thank you for being such an important part of it 🙌 PQShield 💙
5.0
26 Mar 2025
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Pros

Strong team culture, collaborative environment, great people, interesting technology and product

Cons

General startup growing pains, scrambled systems

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PQShield Response
1y
Thank you for your review! 🌟 We’re glad to hear you’re enjoying the collaborative culture, the people, and the exciting technology we’re building. We understand that startup growth can sometimes come with its challenges, and we’re actively working on refining our systems as we scale. Your feedback helps us improve, and we truly appreciate it! PQShield 💙
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