Cryptography Research Engineer (Solutions), Quantum Communications and Cryptography

Job Description
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team in a fast paced and challenging area? This is a unique opportunity for you to work with Global Technology Applied Research (GTAR) center at JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPMC). The goal of GTAR is to design and conduct research across multiple frontier technologies, in order to enable novel discoveries and inventions, and to inform and develop next-generation solutions for the firm's clients and businesses.
As a Cryptography Research Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the CTO Office, Global Technology Applied Research, you will perform research and development of novel solutions in quantum communications and cryptography. As a key member of the Global Technology Applied Research Team in Singapore, you will work closely with internal project teams, senior management, and external communities alike to advance these research focus areas in a way that is beneficial to the firm. You will cultivate investigations into these areas, produce research solutions in collaboration with the internal project teams, and contribute to the firm's intellectual property.
Job responsibilities

• Work closely with a team of researchers and engineers, build software platforms, and build and integrate research components in those platforms
• Lead the conception and delivery of novel solutions to problems faced by internal project teams
• Document and communicate said solutions to stakeholders
• Advance the field of quantum communications and cryptography (e.g. quantum safe networks, secure computation)
• Contribute to JPMC's IP by pursuing necessary protections of generated IP

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer/Info-communications Engineering or related disciplines
• Minimum 1 year of experience with implementing cryptography algorithms from scratch while adhering to security practices and achieving high performance
• Familiarity with NIST standards
• Must have a curious mind
• Experience in designing and implementing cryptosystems
• Knowledge of internal workings of both modern and enterprise Linux systems such as Ubuntu/RHEL
• Demonstrate ability to work as an independent contributor for innovation projects in an ambiguous environment
• Experience with C programming and associated environments is a must

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Highly adaptable and resourceful in software development to meet ad-hoc and rapid changes
• Enjoy a challenging working environment with expected contribution for team's continuous improvement

About Us
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
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.
About the Team
The Chief Technology Office oversees enabling components inclusive of the top quality engineering and architecture tools and practices, key program management and processes as well as the technology workforce strategy required to make us a leading technology company for our customers, clients and colleagues around the world.
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.