Applied Research Director - Quantum Network Services, Executive Director

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 Applied Research Director - Quantum Network Services, Executive Director within the Global Technology Applied Research team, you will utilize your extensive experience in networking services and middleware to spearhead quantum-safe networking innovations at JPMorgan Chase. Your responsibilities will encompass the supervision of the development and implementation of cutting-edge quantum network services tailored for business applications and end users. You will be expected to lead and collaborate with a diverse, interdisciplinary team of researchers and engineers from various technical fields, potentially located in different cities worldwide.

Job responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of network services, middleware, and applications  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 engineering, computer science, IT or related disciplines
• 6 years of experience in enterprise software engineering leadership and management role (SW engineering lead or R&D lead) in networking, telecommunications, quantum networks or related fields
• 3 years of experience in building and supporting large enterprise applications that are distributed across on-prem, clouds, and edge environments. 
• Experience in managing the entire software development life cycle, from coding standards, reviews, version control management, to build processes, validation and operation.
• Technical proficiency in networking protocols and architectures, and with one or more general-purpose programming languages and compliers. 

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 

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and 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