Sr Lead Security Engineer - Advanced Cryptography

Next Frontier Capital; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

On-site health and wellness centers

Retirement savings plan

Backup childcare

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Financial coaching

More

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase is seeking an Advanced Cryptography Specialist to advance cryptographic research and deploy privacy-preserving solutions across financial services. You will work with a team of cryptographers and engineers to solve complex problems and drive cryptographic innovation.

The role requires deep expertise in MPC, PQC and ZKPs, with 5+ years in industry and a PhD/MS in a related field. On-site collaboration with security, product and compliance teams is expected.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS in Cryptography, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a closely related field, with a dissertation or significant research in MPC, PQC or ZKPs.
• Minimum 5 years of post-PhD/MS experience applying advanced cryptographic techniques, preferably in the financial sector.
• Proficiency in cryptographic protocol design, analysis, and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis and use of cryptographic protocols, focusing on MPC, quantum-safe cryptography and ZKPs.
• Architect and implement cryptographic solutions for privacy and confidentiality in financial and non-financial applications, including blockchain-based systems.
• Collaborate with cryptographers, product, engineering, and compliance teams to integrate advanced cryptographic techniques into real-world financial products and services.
• Evaluate and enhance the security of existing and new cryptographic protocols, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Stay abreast of the latest research in cryptography and privacy, and represent the organization in academic and industry forums.
• Mentor junior cryptographers and engineers in advanced cryptographic concepts and best practices.
• Assess existing cryptographic libraries
• Evaluate existing crypto-agile approaches and tools – help define and implement JPMC-centric solutions
• Assist with performance impact assessment of post-quantum cryptography solutions and deployments
• Communicate ongoing work with other teams or organizations

Skills

MPC

PQC

ZKPs

Crypto protocols

TLS/IPsec

Communication

Mentorship

Education

PhD or MS in Cryptography/CS/Math

Tools

MP-SPDZ

FRESCO

SEAL

HElib

libsnark

Zokrates

Circom

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an Advanced Cryptography Specialist with strong expertise in topics like multiparty computation (MPC), post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs). The ideal candidate will hold a PhD or MS in cryptography or a closely related field and have several years of hands-on experience applying advanced cryptographic techniques within the financial sector. The candidate will help leverage innovative cryptography at JPMorgan Chase. As a member of the Emerging Technologies Security group within the Cybersecurity & Technology Controls organization, you will work alongside cryptographers and a group of passionate security engineers to solve complex security problems and support the deployment of cryptography-based solutions.

The position requires software development experience and strong industry experience (5 years or more) in combining cryptography and security best-practices to secure complex IT infrastructure, customer-facing services, and sensitive customer and enterprise data.

Key Responsibilities

• Research & Development: Lead the analysis and use of cryptographic protocols, with a focus on multiparty computation, quantum-safe cryptography and zero-knowledge proofs.
• Solution Implementation: Architect and implement cryptographic solutions for privacy and confidentiality in financial and non-financial applications, including blockchain-based systems.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other cryptographers, product, engineering, and compliance teams to integrate advanced cryptographic techniques into real-world financial products and services.
• Security Assessment: Evaluate and enhance the security of existing and new cryptographic protocols, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Thought Leadership: Stay abreast of the latest research in cryptography and privacy, and represent the organization in academic and industry forums.
• Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior cryptographers and engineers in advanced cryptographic concepts and best practices.
• Assess existing cryptographic libraries
• Evaluate existing crypto-agile approaches and tools – help define and implement JPMC-centric solutions
• Assist with performance impact assessment of post-quantum cryptography solutions and deployments
• Communicate ongoing work with other teams or organizations

Required Qualifications

• Education: PhD or MS in Cryptography, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a closely related field, with a dissertation or significant research in multiparty computation, quantum-safe cryptography or zero-knowledge proofs.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of post-PhD/MS experience applying advanced cryptographic techniques, preferably in the financial sector (e.g., banking, payments, digital assets, or related domains).
• Proficiency in cryptographic protocol design, analysis, and implementation.
• Experience with cryptographic libraries and tools (e.g., MP-SPDZ, FRESCO, SEAL, HElib, libsnark, Zokrates, Circom, or similar).
• Proficiency in cryptography applied to network security protocols (e.g., TLS, IPsec etc.)
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with regulatory and compliance considerations for privacy technologies in the financial sector.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

About the Team

The Cybersecurity & Technology Controls group at JPMorgan Chase aligns the firm’s cybersecurity, access management, controls and resiliency teams. The group proactively and strategically partners with all lines of business and functions to enable them to design, adopt and integrate appropriate controls; deliver processes and solutions efficiently and consistently; and drive automation of controls. The group’s number one priority is to enable the business by keeping the firm safe, stable and resilient.

High Risk Roles (HRR) are sensitive roles within the technology organization that require high assurance of the integrity of staff by virtue of 1) sensitive cybersecurity and technology functions they perform within systems or 2) information they receive regarding sensitive cybersecurity or technology matters. Users in these roles are subject to enhanced pre-hire screening which includes both criminal and credit background checks (as allowed by law). The enhanced screening will need to be successfully completed prior to commencing employment or assignment.

#CTC

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions.

We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility.

• comprehensive health care coverage
• on-site health and wellness centers
• a retirement savings plan
• backup childcare
• tuition reimbursement
• mental health support
• financial coaching
• more

Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success. Architect and implement cryptographic solutions for privacy and confidentiality in financial and non-financial applications.