Quantum Safe Cryptography Research Scientist

We are currently seeking an experienced individual to join this team in the role of Quantum-Safe Cryptography Research Scientist.

In this role, you will:

· Innovative Research: Drive groundbreaking research in quantum-safe cryptography, with opportunities to focus on your own ideas and areas within the bank that could benefit from advanced cryptography solutions.

· Prototype Development: Design, build, and test hardware and software prototypes to prove the feasibility of quantum-safe cryptography technologies in real-world applications.

· Publish & Share: Write and publish research manuscripts, guiding them from inception through the peer-review process to final publication.

· Collaborate & Communicate: Share your process, insights, and results with key stakeholders, ensuring your findings have maximum impact.

· Lead & Support: Take the lead in grant proposal writing and provide expert support to secure funding for future projects.

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

· Proven Research Impact: A track record of published research in peer reviewed journals on topics such as post-quantum cryptography or quantum key distribution.

· Subject Matter Expertise: Strong knowledge of post-quantum cryptography, quantum key distribution, cryptographic inventory, and cryptographic agility.

· Familiarity with NIST Standards: Understanding of the NIST post-quantum cryptography algorithms and their implementations, including Open Quantum Safe (OQS).

· Cryptographic Experience: Strong familiarity with standard cryptographic applications and protocols, with the ability to apply this knowledge in real-world scenarios.

· Technical Problem-Solving: Skilled at analysing complex problems and developing practical solutions in the field of cryptography, with a focus on technical excellence.

If you're looking for a career that will give you plenty of opportunities to develop, join HSBC and your future will be rich with potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

Our Digital Business Services teams are the foundation of HSBC, providing essential support across technology, operations and key central business services for our global businesses and functions. This includes running customer operations, delivering innovative digital solutions for customers and colleagues, managing bank-wide change, and central services such as procurement and real estate management. The teams play a vital role in driving great experiences for customers and colleagues, and enabling the bank's strategy., Within the workplace you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions. HSBC has processes in place to avoid nepotism. This means we will avoid circumstances in which the appearance or possibility of conflicts of interest may exist within the hiring process.
We believe that being open to a range of perspectives and cultures is vital for our business. We work hard to ensure our diverse and inclusive workplace reflects the communities we serve. We want everyone to achieve their potential - regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. If you have a different way of seeing the world, we are interested in hearing from you.

HSBC is committed to being an inclusive employer and providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all. We will provide reasonable adjustments to remove any disadvantage to you being considered for this role. We are proud members of the Disability Confident Scheme, and will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.