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 an established R&D director in Global Technology Applied Research, you have proven optical networking background to drive quantum-safe networking innovations at JPMorgan Chase. The role will oversee the development and deployment of next-generation quantum networking infrastructures for business and use-case validations. The role is expected to lead and collaborate with a highly interdisciplinary team, consisting of researchers and engineers from different technical disciplines, located in different cities across the globe.

Job responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of software and hardware solutions for quantum networks 
• Develop quantum-safe networking roadmaps in consultation with stakeholders, internal teams, and partners
• Work with internal and cross-functional teams to ensure R&D outcomes are compliant with best practices and firm’s cyber and technology controls
• Manage an interdisciplinary R&D team consisting of researchers and engineers
• Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Network Engineering or related disciplines
• 6 years of experience in R&D leadership and management role (engineering lead or R&D lead) in optical networking, telecommunications, quantum networks or related fields
• Proven track record in delivering technical projects, from design and system configuration to delivery, maintenance, and technical support
• High technical proficiency in networking systems with hands-on experience with hardware and knowledge of compute platforms 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Proven experience in building out quantum-safe solutions (e.g., quantum key distribution or post-quantum cryptography) for clients and customers
• Proven experience in adopting and deploying emerging technologies (e.g., AI, blockchain or quantum) in finance
• Graduate degree in Computer/Network Engineering or related disciplines