HIGHLIGHTSHybridFull-TimeAdvanced Security LOCATIONSanta Clara CA Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise Lifes Good embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier life for all. We have a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence in over 290 locations.Our diverse portfolio includes Home Appliance Solutions Media Entertainment Solutions Vehicle Solutions and Eco Solutions. Our management philosophy Jeong-do Management embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of Customer-Value Creation and People-Oriented Management these values shape our corporate culture fostering creativity diversity and integrity. At LG we believe in the power of collective wisdom through an inclusive work environment.Join us and become a part of a company that is shaping the future of technology.At LG we strive to make Life Good for Everyone.About the Team - LGs Emerging Technology LabLGs Emerging Technology Lab ETL is the catalyst for technological innovation within LGs CTO organization. Located in the Silicon Valley and New Jersey we drive excellence across CTO organizations and business units by pioneering in select emerging technology areas. As the Center of Excellence CoE we define and shape key technology domains setting strategic directions that foster impactful internal and external partnerships to deliver measurable business value.Position OverviewWe 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 be working on next-generation cryptographic technologies with a primary focus on Fully Homomorphic Encryption FHE and additional involvement in Post-Quantum Cryptography PQC. This position is intended for early-career researchers typically candidates with a PhD and 0-2 years of relevant research or industry experience.This 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 PoC demonstrations.The candidate will work on cutting-edge problems involving encrypted computation privacy-preserving AIanalytics and quantum-safe cryptographic systems.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct 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 specialized use cases includingprivacy-preserving AIML inferencesecure analytics and recommendation systemsconfidential cloud computation.Develop and demonstrate Proof-of-Concept PoC systems showcasing practical FHE applications.Evaluate and integrate modern FHE frameworks and libraries such asOpenFHEHEAANCKKS-based frameworksTFHEMicrosoft SEALPALISADEConcreteor related technologies.Contribute to research and development efforts in Post-Quantum Cryptography PQC 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.Required QualificationsPhD 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 andor Fully Homomorphic Encryption.Hands-on experience implementing cryptographic algorithms and optimizing performance-critical systems.Strong programming skills in languages such asCPythonCUDARustor similar.Familiarity with one or more FHE librariesframeworks.Strong understanding of algorithm optimization computational complexity and memory-performance tradeoffs.Ability to independently drive research ideas into working prototypes and PoCs.Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills.Preferred QualificationsExperience 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-KEMKyber ML-DSADilithium.Publications or open-source contributions in cryptography security or privacy-enhancing technologies.Experience working in research labs or advanced technology development environments.Please Note the salary range listed is dependent on the experience of the candidate. There are additional incentives to this compensation package. ridRecruiting Range169000-186000 USDBenefits Offered Full-Time EmployeesNo-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical dental vision and prescription benefits.Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401k Retirement Savings Plan with several investmentoptions.Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time. Performance based Short-Term Incentives varies by role.Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life. Personal fitness goal incentives.Family orientated benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning social behavioral challenges or developmental disabilities.Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.Benefits Offered TemporaryContractors Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies.Privacy Notice to California ApplicantsApplicants who need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact our team by phone at 973-477-7090 orsupportlg4me.freshdesk.com. This email and phone number will only reply to accommodation requests and is not intended for general employment inquiries.All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity national origin age disability genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.In addition to the above LG believes that pay transparency is a key part of diversity equity and inclusion. Our salary ranges take into account many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skillset experience licensure certifications internal equity and other business needs. While we consider geographic pay differentials in final offers because we operate in many geographies where applicable the salary range listed may not reflect all geographic differentials applied.