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Chase · 5 days ago

Lead Architect - Advanced Cryptography

3223 Hanover St, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$152K/yr - $215K/yr

5+ years exp

Chase is one of the oldest financial institutions, offering innovative financial solutions. They are seeking a Lead Architect specializing in Advanced Cryptography, who will design and implement cryptographic solutions and collaborate with various teams to enhance security protocols in financial applications.

BankingFinancial Services

Responsibilities

Research & Development: Lead the design, analysis and application of cryptographic protocols, with a focus on zero-knowledge proofs, privacy-preserving technologies and quantum-safe cryptography

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

Qualification

Zero-knowledge proofsPrivacy-preserving cryptographyCryptographic protocol designCryptographic librariesFinancial sector experienceCommunication skills

Required

PhD in Cryptography, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a closely related field, with a dissertation or significant research in zero-knowledge proofs or privacy-preserving cryptography

Minimum 5 years of post-PhD experience applying advanced cryptographic techniques, preferably in the financial sector (e.g., banking, payments, digital assets, or related domains)

Deep understanding of zero-knowledge proofs (e.g., zk-SNARKs, zk-STARKs, Bulletproofs, Sigma protocols)

Strong background in privacy technologies (e.g., confidential transactions, ring signatures, secure multi-party computation)

Proficiency in cryptographic protocol design, analysis, and implementation

Experience with cryptographic libraries and tools (e.g., libsnark, Zokrates, Circom, or similar)

Familiarity with regulatory and compliance considerations for privacy technologies in the financial sector

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences