Great place to work and grow! - Anonymous employee PQShield Employee Review

5.0
26 Sept 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

This is a fantastic place to work, especially for anyone who values a genuinely healthy work-life balance and a strong culture. PQShield allows for incredible flexibility and trust in employees to manage their own schedules and responsibilities. The culture is collaborative and supportive, with a flat hierarchy that encourages open communication and direct impact. As a finance leader, I've had the autonomy to build our department from the ground up, implementing systems and processes that are crucial for scaling, without the typical corporate bureaucracy.

Cons

Processes are still being built out, and roles can sometimes evolve quickly. This can be challenging for those who prefer rigid structure and a predictable day-to-day.

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PQShield Response
8mo
Thank you so much for sharing such thoughtful feedback! 🌟 We’re delighted to hear that you’ve experienced the flexibility, trust, and collaborative culture that we strive to build at PQShield. It’s especially rewarding to know that you’ve had the autonomy to shape and scale such an important function within the company. We also appreciate your honesty around evolving processes — as we continue to grow, building scalable systems while keeping our agility is a key focus for us. — PQShield 💙

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5.0
17 Sept 2025
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Pros

Pioneering and Impactful Work: It's incredibly rewarding to be at the forefront of post-quantum cryptography. We are not just building software and hardware; we are helping to shape global standards and protect critical infrastructure from a very real, looming threat. World-Class Team: The expertise here is unparalleled. Working alongside some of the world's leading cryptographers, researchers, and engineers is a constant learning experience. Strong and Open Culture: PQShield's culture is truly one of its greatest strengths. Leadership is transparent and supports our professional growth. Excellent Benefits: The company shows it values its employees with great benefits, including competitive salaries, share options, and a generous holiday policy that includes two company-wide "wellness weeks" in the summer and winter. The annual offsite is a fantastic way to connect with colleagues from around the world.

Cons

As a high-growth, pioneering company, the pace can be fast. However, the team and management are very supportive, and the work is so engaging that it rarely feels like too much of a burden.

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PQShield Response
8mo
Thank you for sharing your thoughtful feedback 🌟 We’re so glad you value the pioneering work we’re doing in post-quantum cryptography, and that our culture, benefits, and collaborative spirit stand out. 🚀 We know the pace can be fast, but we’re committed to keeping it supportive, engaging, and sustainable. Your words remind us why building PQShield together is so rewarding — thank you for being such an important part of it 🙌 PQShield 💙
5.0
26 Mar 2025
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Pros

Strong team culture, collaborative environment, great people, interesting technology and product

Cons

General startup growing pains, scrambled systems

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PQShield Response
1y
Thank you for your review! 🌟 We’re glad to hear you’re enjoying the collaborative culture, the people, and the exciting technology we’re building. We understand that startup growth can sometimes come with its challenges, and we’re actively working on refining our systems as we scale. Your feedback helps us improve, and we truly appreciate it! PQShield 💙
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