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Lead Security Engineer - Confidential Computing

JPMorgan Chase · Palo Alto, CA · posted 36 days ago

In short: Lead Security Engineer - Confidential Computing at JPMorgan Chase in Palo Alto, CA, posted 36 days ago.

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JPMorgan Chaseemployer

Palo Alto, CAlocation

Cybersecuritysub-niche

36 days agoposted

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The job

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Employer	JPMorgan Chase
Location	Palo Alto, California
Field	Technology › Cybersecurity
Level	Senior Level
Source category	Software Engineering
Posted	2026-10-03 (36 days ago)
Work arrangement	On-site at the location listed
Pay	Not published in the source listing

Job description

Take on a crucial role where you'll be a key part of a high-performing team delivering secure software solutions. Make a real impact as you help shape the future of software security at one of the world's largest and most influential companies.

As a Lead Security Engineer at JPMorganChase within Cyber Technology & Controls, you are an integral part of team that works to deliver software solutions that satisfy pre-defined functional and user requirements with the added dimension of preventing misuse, circumvention, and malicious behavior. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for carrying out critical technology solutions with tamper-proof, audit defensible methods across multiple technical areas within various business functions.

Job responsibilities

Executes creative security solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with the ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions and break down technical problems
Develops secure and high-quality production code and reviews and debugs code written by others
Minimizes security vulnerabilities by following industry insights and governmental regulations to continuously evolve security protocols, including creating processes to determine the effectiveness of current controls
Works with stakeholders and business leaders to understand security needs and recommend business modifications during periods of vulnerability
Conducts discovery, vulnerability, penetration testing, and threat scenarios on multiple organizational assets to identify and assess if vulnerabilities are present, and executes threat modeling for multiple applications including external applications interacting with the internal JPMorganChase network
Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Formal training or certification on security engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
3+ Years of experience designing and implementing Confidential Computing solutions using Azure, GCP or AWS
Skilled in planning, designing, and implementing enterprise level security solutions
Advanced in one or more programming languages
Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
Experience with threat modeling, discovery, vulnerability, and penetration testing
In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Deep understanding of Confidential Computing methodologies and deployment patterns
Experience effectively communicating with senior business leaders

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ABOUT US

JPMorganChase, 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. 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. 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 FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

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The city

The job is in Palo Alto, CA. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How Palo Alto compares. Among the 145 largest places in California, Palo Alto is #122 by population, #4 for college degrees (#1 = most), #139 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #7 for household income (#1 = highest). Its county, Santa Clara County, is #1 of 58 counties for average pay ($197,043).

The place in numbers

Palo Alto has 67,237 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.2% of the population of California. It covers 24 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 2,796 people per square mile. The median age is 43.6, 15% older than the state median (43.6 against 37.9).

Housing

The median gross rent is $3,484 a month (rent plus utilities), 71% above the state median ($3,484 against $2,036). Over a year that is 18.1% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is above $2 million (the ACS reports $2,000,001 as its highest value, so the true median is higher), which is at least 8.7 times the median household income ($231,101); a ratio above 5 usually means buying is out of reach without savings or a second income. 54.6% of households own their home, about the same as the state average (54.6% against 55.9%).

Work and pay

The San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metropolitan area has 1,134,970 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $84,050 a year, 65% above the national median ($84,050 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are computer and mathematical (149,970 jobs, median $186,320); management (115,110 jobs, median $210,750); business and financial operations (94,210 jobs, median $125,240). The area is most specialised in computer and mathematical (3.9 times) and architecture and engineering (2.5 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($210,750) and legal ($195,190). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Santa Clara County was 4.2%. 62.3% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Santa Clara County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 44.2% drive alone, 2.0% use public transit, 4.6% walk, 35.4% work from home. 8.2% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 58% below the state average (8.2% against 19.4%). Remote work is more common than in the state as a whole, which widens the set of employers a resident can work for without moving.

People and education

82.3% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 122% above the state share (82.3% against 37.1%). 37.0% of residents were born outside the United States, 37% above the state share (37.0% against 27.0%). The poverty rate is 6.0%, 50% below the state rate (6.0% against 12.0%).

Climate

The warmest month is Aug, averaging 68°F (19.8°C), and the coolest is Jan at 47°F (8.3°C). About 510 mm (20 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Dec is the wettest month (114 mm) and Jul the driest (0 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: Los Altos Hills (2 miles, similar rent); Los Altos (3 miles, similar rent); Mountain View (4 miles, rent 12% lower); East Palo Alto (5 miles, rent 36% lower). Rent differences are against Palo Alto; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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Where to live

CITY Official statistics Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · Data: ACS 2020–2024

Places within 50 miles (straight line) of Palo Alto, CA that have a guide, with what living there costs. No pay estimate is shown because the title did not match one occupation.

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Place ⇅	Distance from the job city ⇅	Median rent ⇅	Median home value ⇅	Median household income ⇅	Commute 45+ min ⇅	Rent as % of occupation pay ⇅	Open jobs there ⇅
Palo Alto, CA	0 mi	$3,484	$2,000,001	$231,101	8.2%	n/a	Jobs
Los Altos Hills, CA	2 mi	$3,501	$2,000,001	$250,001	18.0%	n/a	—
Los Altos, CA	3 mi	$3,501	$2,000,001	$250,001	8.3%	n/a	—
Mountain View, CA	4 mi	$3,062	$1,927,000	$189,917	9.3%	n/a	Jobs
East Palo Alto, CA	5 mi	$2,244	$1,102,600	$113,493	9.7%	n/a	—
Atherton, CA	5 mi	$3,501	$2,000,001	$250,001	7.0%	n/a	—
Menlo Park, CA	6 mi	$3,239	$2,000,001	$210,025	11.5%	n/a	Jobs
Sunnyvale, CA	6 mi	$3,039	$1,801,800	$186,170	9.0%	n/a	Jobs
Cupertino, CA	8 mi	$3,501	$2,000,001	$234,707	9.1%	n/a	Jobs
Redwood City, CA	9 mi	$2,968	$1,801,700	$157,814	10.2%	n/a	Jobs
Newark, CA	10 mi	$2,776	$1,142,800	$169,064	22.2%	n/a	—
San Carlos, CA	10 mi	$2,854	$2,000,001	$237,470	14.9%	n/a	—
Santa Clara, CA	10 mi	$3,016	$1,582,600	$178,958	8.9%	n/a	—
Saratoga, CA	11 mi	$3,501	$2,000,001	$250,001	8.3%	n/a	—
Belmont, CA	12 mi	$2,875	$2,000,001	$205,297	18.6%	n/a	Jobs
Fremont, CA	13 mi	$2,933	$1,403,800	$181,506	23.6%	n/a	Jobs
Foster City, CA	13 mi	$3,501	$1,838,200	$199,143	20.6%	n/a	Jobs
Campbell, CA	13 mi	$2,737	$1,617,000	$145,268	10.4%	n/a	Jobs
Milpitas, CA	14 mi	$3,120	$1,251,700	$178,798	15.2%	n/a	Jobs
San Mateo, CA	15 mi	$3,077	$1,618,700	$153,504	15.8%	n/a	—

Career paths

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Distances

CITY Calculation (straight line) Source: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (coordinates) · Data: 2024

How far Palo Alto, CA is from the 20 largest US cities, in straight-line miles (not driving distance). Click a column to sort.

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From ⇅	Straight-line distance (miles) ⇅	Population of that city ⇅
San Jose, CA	19 mi	990,138
San Francisco, CA	54 mi	830,235
Los Angeles, CA	313 mi	3,857,263
San Diego, CA	425 mi	1,389,526
Phoenix, AZ	624 mi	1,642,323
Seattle, WA	706 mi	754,195
Denver, CO	945 mi	718,877
Oklahoma City, OK	1,372 mi	697,125
Fort Worth, TX	1,433 mi	963,194
San Antonio, TX	1,463 mi	1,479,835
Dallas, TX	1,465 mi	1,307,930
Austin, TX	1,478 mi	979,539
Houston, TX	1,621 mi	2,328,253
Chicago, IL	1,847 mi	2,711,226
Indianapolis, IN	1,938 mi	885,860
Columbus, OH	2,102 mi	914,802
Charlotte, NC	2,287 mi	903,844
Jacksonville, FL	2,355 mi	977,670
Philadelphia, PA	2,512 mi	1,579,706
New York, NY	2,565 mi	8,483,844

Nearby cities with open jobs (within 120 miles)

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City ⇅	Straight-line distance ⇅	Open jobs ⇅
Sunnyvale, CA	6 mi	12
Redwood City, CA	9 mi	27
Belmont, CA	12 mi	2
Fremont, CA	13 mi	2
Campbell, CA	13 mi	7
Milpitas, CA	14 mi	2
San Jose, CA	19 mi	661
Pleasanton, CA	24 mi	1
Alameda, CA	25 mi	15
Capitola, CA	31 mi	1
San Francisco, CA	54 mi	587
Sacramento, CA	89 mi	38

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Median rent in Palo Alto is $3,484 a month and median household income $231,101 (ACS 2020–2024).

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