Cryptography Research Scientist, FHE

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We are seeking a highly motivated Cryptography Research Engineer / Scientist to join our Advanced Security team located in Santa Clara, CA. This can be a hybrid position.

The Cryptography Research Scientist will work on next‑generation cryptographic technologies, with a primary focus on Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) and additional involvement in Post‑Quantum Cryptography (PQC). This role is intended for early‑career researchers, typically candidates with a PhD and 0–2 years of relevant research or industry experience.

The role is centered on the research, optimization, implementation, and deployment of privacy‑enhancing technologies for real‑world applications. The ideal candidate will have strong mathematical foundations in modern cryptography, hands‑on software development skills, and a passion for translating advanced cryptographic concepts into practical systems and Proof‑of‑Concept demonstrations.

• Conduct advanced research and development in Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) and related privacy‑enhancing technologies.
• Design, optimize, and implement FHE algorithms and pipelines for practical applications and deployment scenarios.
• Develop high‑performance implementations for use cases such as privacy‑preserving AI/ML inference and secure analytic systems.
• Develop and demonstrate Proof‑of‑Concept (PoC) systems showcasing practical FHE applications.
• Evaluate and integrate modern FHE frameworks and libraries such as OpenFHE, HEAAN/CKKS‑based frameworks, TFHE, Microsoft SEAL, PALISADE, and related technologies.
• Contribute to Post‑Quantum Cryptography (PQC) research, including lattice‑based cryptography and quantum‑safe migration technologies.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering and product teams to transition research into deployable technologies.
• Track emerging developments in cryptography, privacy‑enhancing technologies, and quantum‑safe security.

• PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Cryptography, or a related field, with 0–2 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong theoretical background in modern cryptography, particularly lattice‑based cryptography and/or Fully Homomorphic Encryption.
• Hands‑on experience implementing cryptographic algorithms and optimizing performance‑critical systems.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as C++, Python, CUDA, Rust, or similar.
• Familiarity with one or more FHE libraries/frameworks.
• Strong understanding of algorithm optimization, computational complexity, and memory‑performance trade‑offs.
• Ability to independently drive research ideas into working prototypes and PoCs.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

• Experience with GPU acceleration and high‑performance computing for cryptographic workloads.
• Familiarity with CKKS, TFHE, BFV, or BGV schemes.
• Experience with encrypted machine learning or privacy‑preserving AI systems.
• Knowledge of Post‑Quantum Cryptography standards and NIST PQC algorithms (e.g., ML‑KEM / Kyber, ML‑DSA / Dilithium).
• Publications or open‑source contributions in cryptography, security, or privacy‑enhancing technologies.
• Experience working in research labs or advanced technology development environments.

Salary: $169,000 – $186,000 USD

• No‑cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits.
• Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of…