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BNY

Cryptography Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA

Cryptography Engineer At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees' growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global ...

BNY Mellon

Cryptography Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Cryptography Engineer At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees' growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global ...

Valiant Solutions, LLC

Cryptography Engineer

The Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Engineer will play a key role in a groundbreaking federal cybersecurity modernization effort, joining the project at its inception to help design and deliver the ...

Valiant Solutions, LLC

Cryptography Engineer

The Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Engineer will play a key role in a groundbreaking federal cybersecurity modernization effort, joining the project at its inception to help design and deliver the ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Cryptography Engineer

Chantilly, VA

$112K - $257K/yr

Cryptography Engineer The Opportunity: Use systems architecture, network engineering, or software development skill sets to implement post-quantum cryptography (PQC) solution architectures across a ...

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How much do cryptography developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for cryptography developer in the United States is $106,583.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,000.00 and $128,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Cryptography Developer vs Security Engineer?

AspectCryptography DeveloperSecurity Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science, certifications like CISSP or GIACBachelor's in Cybersecurity, certifications like CISSP, CEH
Work EnvironmentDevelops cryptographic algorithms, libraries, and protocols in R&D or software firmsDesigns and implements security measures across IT infrastructure and applications
Industry UsagePrimarily in software, finance, government, and tech sectors focusing on data securityAcross all industries requiring cybersecurity, including finance, healthcare, and tech

While both roles focus on security, a Cryptography Developer specializes in creating and implementing cryptographic solutions, whereas a Security Engineer oversees broader security measures and infrastructure. Both roles often collaborate but serve different aspects of cybersecurity.

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Infographic showing various Cryptography Developer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 70% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,583 per year, or $51.2 per hour.
Cryptography Engineer

Cryptography Engineer

Strategic Staffing Solutions

Charlotte, NC

$70 - $85/hr

Other

Posted 21 days ago

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Job Description Job Title: Cryptography Engineer - Hiring FAST. Industry: Finance Location: Charlotte, NC | New Jersey Pay Rate: $70-85/HR on W2 Only - NO C2C Setting: Hybrid Required (Remote is NOT an Option) Duration: 12+ months Contract to Perm. Job ID: 246790 Required Qualifications: Systems Programming: 7+ years of experience in systems-level engineering, with expert proficiency in Go (for orchestration) and Rust (for cryptographic primitives).

Applied Cryptography: Deep experience implementing Threshold Cryptography and Multi-Party Computation (MPC). You should be comfortable implementing papers like GG20 from scratch. Confidential Computing: Hands-on experience with TEE technologies, specifically Confidential Containers (CoCo), AMD SEV-SNP, or Intel SGX/TDX.

You must understand attestation flows, measurements, and memory encryption. Attestation Standards: familiarity with the RATS architecture and components like Key Broker Services (KBS) and Attestation Services (AS). Secure Architecture: Experience designing "Defense-in-Depth" systems where infrastructure (Kubernetes/Cloud) is treated as untrusted.

Desired Qualifications: Experience with OIDC/Identity standards (integrating WebAuthn/FIDO2 with cryptographic operations). Familiarity with CNCF Trustee or similar attestation frameworks. Experience in institutional custody, key management, or high-security fintech environments.

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