Director of eSoftware Engineering - C++, Equities Trading Technologies

JPMorganChase; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase is looking for a Director of Software Engineering to oversee trading systems within Equities Trading Technologies. The role demands deep expertise in software development and application design, focusing on ultra-low-latency C++ systems.

You will guide engineers, set a technology roadmap, and work with global teams to ensure successful trading solutions. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and significant engineering experience are required. The position is located in Greater London.

Qualifications

• Expert level command of C++ (C++17/20) with a strong track record of delivering ultra-low-latency systems.
• Significant experience in building and scaling engineering teams, including recruiting and mentoring.
• Experience with exchange connectivity, including binary exchange protocols and multicast market data.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design and development of ultra-low-latency C++ trading systems.
• Set and lead strategic technology roadmap for trading systems expansion.
• Cultivate a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.

Skills

C++ expertise

Software engineering experience

Team leadership

Low-latency optimization

Distributed systems architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related field

Tools

Jenkins

FIX protocol

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced software engineering leader looking to make a meaningful impact? This could be the role for you.

As a Director of Software Engineering at JPMorgan Chase within Equities Trading Technologies, you will oversee a key technical domain and deliver results across teams, technologies, and cross-departmental projects. Drawing on your deep expertise in software development, application design, technical processes, and product management, you will spearhead multiple high-complexity initiatives, act as a key decision‑maker for your teams, and champion a culture of innovation and effective.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, development, and performance tuning of ultra-low-latency C++ trading systems supporting equity derivatives market making (options/warrants)
• Set the technology roadmap for trading systems expansion and lead strategic technical decision-making across the region
• Work closely with global engineering counterparts in New York, Singapore, and Hong Kong to deliver cross-regional platform capabilities
• Guide and develop engineers at all levels while cultivating a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning
• Engage with trading desks, quantitative researchers, and business stakeholders to translate trading requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Promote firm‑wide frameworks, tools, and engineering best practices, driving adoption of modern development methodologies
• Grow and scale the EMEA engineering team from the ground up by establishing robust hiring pipelines and forging university partnerships

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
• Significant software engineering experience, with applied experience overall, as well as focused on trading systems
• Expert‑level command of C++ (C++17/20) with a strong track record of delivering ultra‑low‑latency systems
• Demonstrated success in building and scaling engineering teams, including recruiting, mentoring, and developing senior‑level talent
• Proven expertise in architecting, building, and troubleshooting large‑scale distributed systems with high availability and automatic failover
• Ability to shape technical direction across global, matrixed organizations and build consensus among senior stakeholders
• Deep understanding of low‑latency optimization techniques and performance engineering
• Hands‑on experience with exchange connectivity, including FIX protocol, binary exchange protocols, TCP/UDP socket programming, and multicast market data
• Proficiency with configuration management, build tooling, and CI environments such as Jenkins

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Direct exposure to European exchange protocols and regional market microstructure
• Familiarity with options Greeks, market making strategies, volatility trading, and derivatives pricing models
• Experience developing market data feed handlers and order management systems for high-throughput, latency‑sensitive environments
• Comfort with AI‑assisted development tools and contemporary engineering practices

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