Head of Cryptography & Cybersecurity Engineering

India · Director

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First posted Jul 16, 2026

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Does working for 150+ million children of Bharat excite you?

Then this opportunity is for you!

About us:

ConveGenius is an AI-native education infrastructure company transforming how governments, enterprises, and social institutions deliver learning and governance outcomes at population scale. Operating across B2G and B2B segments, the company partners with state governments, CSR funders, philanthropies, and social enterprises to build intelligent education ecosystems that are both impactful and commercially sustainable.

At its core, ConveGenius runs two synergistic business lines:

SwiftAI – the intelligence and automation layer that powers citizen engagement, governance efficiency, and real-time decision-making for governments and institutions.
SwiftSchool – the learning infrastructure layer that integrates adaptive learning, digital classrooms, and analytics to drive measurable student and system outcomes.

This dual-engine model enables ConveGenius to serve as the technology backbone for education reform — connecting classrooms, communities, and command centres through a unified AI-powered framework. Unlike traditional edtech companies that deliver content, ConveGenius builds infrastructure — platforms that integrate deeply into public delivery systems while enabling private and philanthropic partners to scale their missions with measurable results.

With operations across 22+ Indian states and partnerships with multilaterals, CSR alliances, and government departments, ConveGenius has established itself as a partner-friendly enterprise trusted for aligning policy priorities with social and financial returns. Supported by institutional investors and guided by a double bottom line philosophy, the company consistently delivers impact at scale and profitability with purpose.

As ConveGenius enters its next phase of growth, it is shaping the future of AI-led public education infrastructure — where technology, partnerships, and governance intelligence converge to redefine how nations learn and thrive.

Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/convegenius11

Role Overview: Strong implementation experience in cryptography, digital signatures, authentication, and security architecture is the core requirement for this role. As the Head of Cryptography & Cybersecurity Engineering, you will define and lead the architecture for trusted digital identity, credentialing, cryptographic systems, and security infrastructure powering the platform. Candidates must bring hands-on implementation experience working on large-scale government or enterprise identity systems. Candidates must have a deep working knowledge of how large-scale government identity platforms such as Aadhaar or DigiLocker function. You will build secure and interoperable identity infrastructure aligned with India's Digital Public Infrastructure ecosystem including Aadhaar, DigiLocker, eKYC, and future verifiable credential frameworks. This role is a part of 0-to-1 vertical build, The person joining should be comfortable with ambiguity, high ownership, rapid iteration, hands-on execution, team building and periods of high intensity work during the early set up phase.

Key Responsibilities:

Design enterprise digital identity architecture covering authentication, authorization, credential issuance, and consent management.
Define trust and credential issuance frameworks aligned to W3C Verifiable Credentials and DID standards.
Architect integrations with Indian DPI stack: Aadhaar, DigiLocker, eKYC, eSign, and ONDC-compatible identity layers.
Define authentication and authorization models: OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML, and token-based identity flows.
Design PKI and cryptographic trust infrastructure: CA design, key management, certificate lifecycle, HSM integration.
Evaluate and implement blockchain and immutable trust mechanisms for credential anchoring and audit trails.
Ensure compliance with Indian identity and privacy regulations: DPDP Act, Aadhaar Act, IT Act.
Guide identity interoperability across multiple platforms, partners, and government systems.
Design privacy-preserving credential mechanisms: selective disclosure, minimal data presentation, and consent-based sharing.
Define secure, scalable, and interoperable trust frameworks suitable for government-scale deployments.
Lead architecture decisions across the identity stack and mentor engineering teams on cryptography and DID best practices.

Must-have skills:

Strong experience designing and implementing Digital Identity and Credential Management platforms
Deep understanding of Decentralized Identity (DID) and Verifiable Credentials ecosystems
Hands-on experience with credential issuance, verification, revocation, and interoperability frameworks
Strong implementation experience in cryptography, digital signatures, authentication, and security architecture
Understanding of privacy-preserving identity systems and selective disclosure mechanisms
Experience integrating identity solutions with large-scale government, enterprise, or public digital platforms
Strong understanding of distributed systems, APIs, networking, and system architecture
Ability to design secure, scalable, and interoperable trust frameworks
Experience leading architecture decisions and mentoring engineering teams
Understanding of applicable Indian laws and standards is preferred

Qualifications:

B.Tech / MTech / MS in CS, or equivalent.

What We Offer and Why You Should Join ConveGenius

At ConveGenius, we create an environment where purpose meets growth. You will be part of a mission driven organization that is transforming how learning reaches children across India, especially at scale and where it matters most.

Work with a diverse and passionate team spread across India, bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise.
Be part of an organization with a strong on ground presence across more than two thirds of India, giving you exposure to large scale, real world impact.
Play a meaningful role in strengthening the education ecosystem and contributing directly to learning outcomes for millions of children.
Gain experience working at the intersection of education, technology, and public systems, building skills that are highly relevant and future focused.
Work in a culture that values ownership, learning, and collaboration, with space to take initiative and grow professionally.
Enjoy stability and peace of mind with employee friendly benefits, including health insurance coverage and other supportive policies.
If you are driven by purpose, enjoy solving complex problems, and want your work to create visible impact, ConveGenius offers a place to grow while making a difference.

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