Director of Software Engineering - Trust and Security

JPMorgan Chase & Co. • New York, NY

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About The Position

If you are a software engineering leader ready to take the reins and drive impact, we’ve got an opportunity just for you.
As a Director of Software Engineering at JPMorganChase within Connected Commerce Technology, you lead a technical area and drive impact within teams, technologies, and projects across departments. Utilize your in-depth knowledge of software, applications, technical processes, and product management to drive multiple complex projects and initiatives, while serving as a primary decision maker for your teams and be a driver of innovation and solution delivery.

Requirements

• Formal training or certification on cybersecurity concepts and 10+ years applied experience. In addition, 5+ years of experience leading technologists to manage, anticipate and solve complex technical items within your domain of expertise.
• Deep knowledge of verifiable credentials (VCs), decentralized identifiers (DIDs), and identity verification protocols.
• Hands-on experience with OIDC4VC, W3C standards (including mDL integrations), OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and related cryptographic primitives (e.g., JWT, JWS, ECDH).
• Proficiency in languages such as Go, Rust, Java, or Python for backend development.
• Familiarity with microservices architectures, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of cryptography, secure key management, and threat modeling in identity systems.
• Experience with compliance frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, or NIST SP 800-63.
• Demonstrated success in leading distributed teams, with excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Expertise in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field

Nice To Haves

• Experience with self-sovereign identity (SSI) frameworks, blockchain technologies (e.g., Ethereum, Polygon), or decentralized storage solutions (e.g., IPFS).
• Contributions to open-source projects in digital identity or participation in standards organizations like W3C, OpenID Foundation, or DIF.
• Familiarity with mobile app development for identity wallets (iOS/Android) and integration with hardware security modules (HSMs).
• Knowledge of emerging trends like passkeys, WebAuthn, or quantum-resistant cryptography.
• Prior experience in high-stakes environments, such as financial services, government, or healthcare, where identity verification was used.

Responsibilities

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing engineering team focused on digital identity solutions.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide career development guidance, and recruit top talent in areas like blockchain, cryptography, and identity protocols.
• Define and execute the technical roadmap for digital identity platforms, emphasizing verifiable credentials issuance, presentation, and verification.
• Ensure systems are designed for scalability, resilience, and interoperability using standards like OIDC4VC for credential exchange and W3C mDL for mobile-based identity proofs.
• Oversee the development of advanced identity verification workflows, including biometric integration, KYC/AML compliance, and fraud detection mechanisms.
• Implement privacy-enhancing technologies such as zero-knowledge proofs to minimize data exposure.
• Champion the adoption of open standards (e.g., OIDC4VC, W3C DID/VC models, and related protocols) to enable cross-ecosystem compatibility.
• Stay ahead of emerging standards and contribute to industry working groups or open-source projects.
• Partner with product managers to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Work closely with security teams to conduct threat modeling, audits, and penetration testing for identity systems.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance experts to navigate regulations like GDPR, CCPA, and eIDAS.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to deliver high-quality features on schedule.
• Implement agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices to accelerate development cycles.
• Present technical strategies to executive leadership, clients, and partners.
• Represent the company at conferences, webinars, or standards bodies related to digital identity.
• Champions the firm’s culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Benefits

• We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location.
• Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees