Software Developer II

Position Overview:

Entrust is seeking highly motivated Junior to intermediate Software Development to join our Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Cryptography R&D team in Ottawa. This role operates within one of Entrusts core security domains contributing directly to the design implementation and validation of securitycritical systems used by enterprise and government customers worldwide.

You will work alongside senior engineers and architects on advanced PKI platforms and cryptographic solutions including postquantum cryptography (PQC) initiatives gaining hands-on experience in cutting-edge security technologies while contributing meaningful deliverables to production-grade systems.

Responsibilities:

• Design develop and test components within Entrust PKI and cryptographic products

• Contribute to backend systems and services using C C and/or Java

• Contribute to the adoption of AI tools and practices in the SDLC

• Implement features related to certificate management key management and secure communications

• Implement and validate cryptographic algorithms and protocols (e.g. X.509 TLS CMP OCSP)

• Contribute to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) experimentation prototyping and productization

Basic Qualifications:

• Computer Science or Software Engineering degree

• 2 years programming experience in C/C and/or Java (multi-language fluency preferred)

• Working experience with PKI concepts and cryptographic algorithms

• Experience contributing to research projects open-source or advanced academic work

• Familiarity with Linux/Unix or Windows development environments

• Familiarity with Agile development practices code review processes and version control systems

Preferred Qualifications (High Differentiators):

• Experience with Entrust PKI products

• Experience working with cryptographic libraries and open-source modules (e.g. OpenSSL OQS Jostle)

• Exposure to security protocols and standards (TLS X.509 certificate enrollment protocols)

• Working experience planning developing testing with AI tools

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a highly specialized team

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in complex technical domains
  

Location: Hybrid Ottawa Ontario (3 days per week in the office)

About Entrust:

Our growing company relies on curious dedicated and innovative colleagues to anticipate the future and provide solutions for a more connected mobile and secure world. Entrust technologies and expertise help government agencies enterprises and financial institutions in more than 150 countries serve and safeguard citizens employees and consumers. Each year our solutions secure billions of transactions and every day our technologies issue and manage more than 10 million secure identities. How do we do all of this Together.

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Compensation Range:

The pay range for this position is $86000 - $126000 per year. This position is also eligible for the companys discretionary annual incentive plan. Actual compensation will be determined based on education skills and addition to your pay Entrust offers eligible colleagues and their dependents comprehensive benefits vacation paid time off and paid holidays. Please speak with the recruiter for more details. Note: Benefit and Compensation programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Entrust has the right to end suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part.

For US roles or where applicable:

Entrust is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer

For Canadian roles or where applicable:

Entrust values diversity and inclusion and we are committed to building a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and innovative ideas. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and we strive to provide an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities.

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Recruiter:

James Beck