Software Engineer – Quantum Security

Wells Fargo

. Support the testing, validation, and operational readiness of post‑quantum cryptography (PQC) and quantum security solutions across lab, pilot, and pre‑production environments.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeChandler • Arizona, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GoJavaPythonRust

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the testing, validation, and operational readiness of post‑quantum cryptography (PQC) and quantum security solutions across lab, pilot, and pre‑production environments.
Assist with onboarding, configuration, and ongoing support of tools used by the Quantum Security team.
Assist in the coordination and execution of structured evaluations of vendor solutions and emerging technologies, supporting testing activities and analysis with a focus on usability, performance, and operational fit within enterprise environments.
Partner closely with vendors and sourcing teams to evaluate quantum‑safe solutions through hands‑on testing, product walkthroughs, and technical due diligence.
Provide input into vendor selection, procurement decisions, and integration planning.
Assist with documenting research findings, contributing to invention disclosures, and supporting patent‑related efforts by capturing technical details, use cases, and differentiators of quantum security innovations, and tracking team submissions.
Produce clear, actionable documentation on evaluations, implementation considerations, risks, and recommendations to support decision‑making by security, architecture, and leadership teams.
Enhance day‑to‑day team operations by improving processes, documentation standards, and testing approaches.
Develop reusable templates, scripts, and lightweight tools to streamline evaluations and vendor onboarding.
Collaborate with architects, cryptographers, risk, legal, and procurement stakeholders to ensure alignment across technology, compliance, and sourcing activities.
Participate in working sessions, design reviews, and vendor discussions.
Demonstrate proficiency in using AI‑assisted tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot and approved internal tools) to accelerate analysis, documentation, testing, and troubleshooting activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of software engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C/C++, Go, or Rust )
Familiarity with cryptographic concepts (e.g., asymmetric/symmetric encryption, key management, hashing).
Experience writing and executing unit, integration, or performance tests .
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git), and DevOps practices.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonJavaC/C++GoRustcryptographic conceptsunit testingintegration testingperformance testingCI/CD

Soft Skills

collaborationdocumentationanalytical skillscommunicationproblem-solvingprocess improvementvendor evaluationtechnical due diligencedecision-makingorganizational skills