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 Entrust’s core security domains, contributing directly to the design, implementation, and validation of security‑critical systems used by enterprise and government customers worldwide.
You will work alongside senior engineers and architects on advanced PKI platforms and cryptographic solutions, including post‑quantum 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)
Compensation Range:
The pay range for this position is $86,000 - $126,000 per year. This position is also eligible for the company's discretionary annual incentive plan. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, skills and experience. In 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.
Recruiter:
James Beck
