Lead Engineer Advanced Cryptography

Job Description

We are seeking an Advanced Cryptography Specialist withstrongexpertiseintopics like multiparty computation (MPC) post-quantum cryptography (PQC)andzero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs). The ideal candidate will hold a PhDor MSin cryptography or a closely related field and have several years of hands-on experience applying advanced cryptographic techniques within the financial cryptography at JPMorgan Chase. As amember ofthe Emerging Technologies Securitygroup 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 requiressoftware development experience and strongindustry experience(5years or more)incombiningcryptography and security best-practices to secure complex IT infrastructure customer-facing services and sensitive customer and enterprise data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research & Development: Lead the analysisand useof cryptographic protocols with a focus onmultiparty computationquantum-safecryptographyandzero-knowledge proofs.
• Solution Implementation: Architect and implement cryptographic solutions for privacy and confidentiality in financialand non-financialapplications including blockchain-based systems.
• Collaboration: Work closely withothercryptographersproduct 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 andprivacy andrepresent 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 toolshelpdefineand implementJPMC-centric solutions
• Assistwith performance impact assessment of post-quantum cryptographysolutions anddeployments
• Communicate ongoing work with other teams or organizations

Required Qualifications:

• Education: PhDor MSin Cryptography Computer Science Mathematics or a closely related field with a dissertation or significant research inmultiparty computationquantum-safecryptographyorzero-knowledge proofs.
• Experience: Minimum5years of post-PhD/MSexperience applying advanced cryptographic techniquespreferablyin the financial sector (e.g. banking payments digital assets or related domains).
• Proficiencyin cryptographic protocol design analysis and implementation.
• Experience with cryptographic libraries and tools (-SPDZ FRESCO SEAL HEliblibsnarkZokratesCircom or similar).
• Proficiencyin cryptography applied to network security protocols(e.g. TLSIPsecetc.)
• 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.

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