Director of Software Engineering - Data Center Networks , Core WAN & DDI

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Bengaluru seeks a Director of Software Engineering for Data Center Networks, Core WAN & DDI to lead architectural decisions and end-to-end delivery of scalable, secure infrastructure platforms.

The role emphasizes AI-enabled workflow governance, budget oversight, and cross-functional leadership across engineering, security, and risk teams in a global financial services context.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on infrastructure engineering concepts and 10+ years applied experience.
• Extensive knowledge in two or more areas of infrastructure engineering such as hardware, networking terminology, databases, storage, deployment, automation, scaling, resilience, and performance assessments.
• Experience leading safe adoption of enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within infrastructure engineering workflows, including validation practices and data sensitivity awareness.
• Ability to define review, approval and escalation expectations for AI-assisted recommendations aligned to resiliency, security and auditability outcomes.
• Extensive knowledge of multiple infrastructure technologies and programming languages, including automation experience.

Responsibilities

• Applies technical expertise to large scope strategic projects with enterprise-wide impact to influence, manage and implement strategy.
• Leads reuse-first adoption of enterprise-approved AI capabilities to accelerate architecture analysis and option evaluation with human-in-the-loop validation.
• Collaborates to drive organizational change and partners across platforms to modernize processes.
• Drives thought leadership throughout the organization.
• Considers staffing, budget, and relevant profit and loss implications.
• Establishes guardrails for AI-assisted workflows ensuring traceability, resiliency, security, and auditability.

Skills

Infrastructure concepts

Networking

Automation

AI capabilities

Budget management

Stakeholder alignment

WAN/Connectivity

Security and risk

Leadership

Programming languages

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field

Job description

Director of Software Engineering - Data Center Networks , Core WAN & DDI

• Job Identification 210790149
• Job Category Software Engineering
• Business Unit Corporate Sector
• Posting Date 09/16/2026, 09:10 AM
• Locations Parcel 9, Embassy Tech Village, Outer Ring Road, Deverabeesanhalli Village, Varthur Hobli, Bengaluru, IN-KA, 560103, IN
• Apply Before 09/20/2026, 04:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day

Job Description

Elevate your engineering skills to new levels by joining a highly skilled and exceptional team. Secure your position among the industry's top performers.

As a Senior Principal Infrastructure Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Network Services Team aligned to Infrastructure Platforms division, you apply your deep engineering knowledge of software, applications, technical systems, and technical processes across multiple specialized disciplines to build and deliver trusted secure, stable, and scalable technical solutions. Consistently drive adoption and implementation of technical methods in specialized fields or areas in line with product development methodologies.

Job responsibilities

• Applies technical expertise to multiple large scope strategic projects with enterprise-wide impact to influence, manage and implement strategic technology platforms and advises on and leads the development and strategy of multiple projects
• Leads reuse-first adoption of enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate infrastructure architecture analysis and strategic option evaluation across enterprise-impact initiatives, with human-in-the-loop validation and appropriate handling of sensitive data.
• Collaborates to drive positive, lasting organizational, operational and technological change and partners across other platforms to architect and implement changes required to resolve issues and modernize the organization and technology processes
• Drives thought leadership throughout the organization
• Considers financial implication of staffing, budget, and relevant profit and loss
• Establishes portfolio-level guardrails for AI-assisted workflows used in infrastructure engineering delivery and automation routines, ensuring traceability/auditability and alignment to resiliency, security, and risk expectations.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on infrastructure engineering concepts and 10+ years applied experience
• Extensive knowledge and experience in two or more areas of infrastructure engineering such as: hardware, networking terminology, databases, storage engineering, deployment practices, integration, automation, scaling, resilience, and performance assessments
• Demonstrated experience leading safe adoption of enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment across infrastructure engineering workflows, including validation practices and awareness of data sensitivity.
• Ability to define review and approval and escalation expectations for AI-assisted recommendations aligned to resiliency, security, and auditability outcomes.
• Extensive knowledge of multiple infrastructure technologies and programming languages, including extensive automation experience
• Proven ability to conceptualize, launch, and deliver multiple IT projects on time and within budget ; Experience managing and developing budgets
• Adept at partnering closely with, and acting as a trusted advisor to, stakeholders across the firm ; Experience building and maintaining a robust risk and controls environment, including governance, compliance execution, exception management, and high-risk change review practices.
• Demonstrated experience owning and operating enterprise‑grade WAN/connectivity platforms, including routing, resiliency, capacity management, and secure connectivity services.
• Ability to set technical direction, make high‑impact design decisions, and lead end‑to‑end delivery across architecture, engineering, certification, and production rollout.
• Proven track record driving platform modernization initiatives (e.g., backbone evolution, performance upgrades, and cloud/hybrid connectivity expansion) with a focus on scalability and long‑term sustainability.

Strong background improving stability through disciplined incident problem management, repeat‑issue remediation, runbook/standard operating procedure maturity, and measurable reliability improvements.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Hands‑on capability to implement automation for validation, monitoring/telemetry, reporting, and workflow efficiency; comfort using data to prioritize work and track outcomes.
• Ability to partner effectively with security, risk/control functions, peer technology teams, and business stakeholders to align priorities and manage trade‑offs.
• Experience shaping vendor strategy, managing third‑party relationships, and holding partners accountable for delivery and outcomes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). Advanced degree is a plus. Relevant industry certifications (e.g., networking, cloud, security) preferred.

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 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.

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.