Math Libraries Engineer, Quantum

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Math Libraries Engineer, Post-Quantum Cryptography. Location: Santa Clara, California

The work spans algorithm design, optimization for modern GPU architectures, and development of secure and scalable cryptographic building blocks.

Responsibilities:

• Design and optimize cryptographic primitives and algorithms for fast execution on NVIDIA GPUs.
• Build high-performance libraries that support NIST-standard PQC algorithms.
• Develop long-term software architectures that work across many GPU generations;
• Work with product teams, engineering groups, and external partners to understand performance needs and deliver SDK releases on time.
• Shape API design, documentation, and the overall developer experience.

Qualifications:

• PhD or MSc in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related engineering field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience developing software for cryptography in low-latency or high-throughput systems.
• Strong foundation in mathematics;
• Advanced C++ experience, including modern techniques such as template meta-programming, SFINAE, RAII, and constexpr.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Preferred:

• Experience building libraries used by large developer communities.
• CUDA C++ and GPU programming experience;
• Familiarity with tools for automation and testing, such as CMake, CI/CD systems, and sanitizers.
• Knowledge of finite field arithmetic, lattice-based cryptography, and cryptographic hash functions.

Benefits and Information:

NVIDIA offers competitive salaries, equity, and a strong benefits package; Pay depends on location, experience, and internal benchmarks. Salary ranges:

• Level 4: 184,000 to 287,500 USD
• Level 5: 224,000 to 356,500 USD