Head of Intellectual Property Security, Manchester

Basis: PermanentLocation: Office (Birmingham or Manchester)Compensation: To be negotiated Responsibilities Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be setting up and leading a team whose objective is to stop the theft of books through digital means, by securing all components of the supply chainBuilding out a blockchain DRM system for books Creation of e-reader software / hardware utilising blockchain DRM Liaising with major e-reader companies to utilise the blockchain DRM system R&D of novel security software to prevent the duplication, distribution and display of copy-protected books; to be implemented in scanners, web servers and pdf readers. Liaising with major scanner / copy technology companies, ISPs and pdf reader software companies to implement novel security software in their productsR&D of copy proof security paper for printed books Requirements Experience in building and leading a technology team Experience with liaising with major technology providers Ability to find solutions to the most difficult of problems Experience with building full stack, front and back end software systemsExperience with machine learning and pattern recognition Preferred Experience with blockchain A love of literature Qualifications Required 3 years Full software stack 3 years C++ Degree in Computer Science or similar #J-18808-Ljbffr