Software Engineer III, Equities Technology - C++ Low Latency

JPMorganChase; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase's Equities Technology team in Singapore seeks a Software Engineer III to design and deliver high-performance, low-latency C++ solutions for market data and trading systems. You will contribute across multiple components, aligning with secure coding standards and agile practices.

You will build and optimize an options market making platform, leverage AI-assisted coding tools, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support trading objectives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline.
• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 2+ years applied experience on software engineering and building trading systems.
• Expert proficiency in modern C++ (C++17/20) in performance-critical production systems.
• Strong low-latency optimization skills (memory management, data structures, Linux systems programming).
• Experience with TCP/UDP socket programming and real-time messaging architectures.
• Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages.
• Hands-on experience using enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment with demonstrated ability to evaluate, validate, and refine AI-generated outputs for correctness, performance, and security.
• Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations and secure handling of inputs/outputs.
• Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle.

Responsibilities

• Executes software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions.
• Creates secure and high-quality production code and maintains algorithms that run synchronously with appropriate systems.
• Design and implement an Option Market Making and Volatility execution platform across the trading stack.
• Develop and optimize performance-critical C++ components with low-latency focus.
• Build low-latency, high-throughput systems handling real-time market data and order flow.
• Leverages enterprise-authorized AI coding assist tools to improve code quality, speed, and productivity with peer review and secure coding standards.
• Applies knowledge of SDLC tools to improve automation and value.
• Produces architecture and design artifacts and ensures design constraints are met by code.
• Gathers and visualizes data for continuous improvement of software applications.
• Proactively identifies hidden problems and uses insights to drive improvements in code hygiene and architecture.

Skills

C++ (C++17/20)

Low-latency optimization

Linux systems programming

TCP/UDP socket programming

Real-time messaging

AI-assisted development tools

Agile/CI-CD

Education

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

Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts

Tools

FIX protocol

Market data feed handlers

Exchange connectivity protocols

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Job Description

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to take your software engineering career to the next level.

Job Description

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to take your software engineering career to the next level.

As a Software Engineer III at JPMorganChase within the Equities Technology (C++ low latency) team under the Commercial and Investment Bank (CIB) Technology team, you serve as a seasoned member of an agile team to design and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. You are responsible for carrying out critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Executes software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or breakdown technical problems
• Creates secure and high-quality production code and maintains algorithms that run synchronously with appropriate systems
• Design and implement an Option Market Making and Volatility execution platform across the trading stack
• Develop and optimize performance-critical C++ (C++17/20) components with low-latency focus
• Build low-latency, high-throughput systems handling real-time market data and order flow
• Leverages enterprise-authorized AI coding assist tools within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and productivity across complex deliverables (e.g., code generation/refactoring, unit test creation, documentation), while validating outputs through peer review, automated testing, and secure coding standards; contributes learnings and reusable patterns to improve broader team effectiveness.
• Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation.
• Produces architecture and design artifacts for complex applications while being accountable for ensuring design constraints are met by software code development
• Gathers, analyzes, synthesizes, and develops visualizations and reporting from large, diverse data sets in service of continuous improvement of software applications and systems
• Proactively identifies hidden problems and patterns in data and uses these insights to drive improvements to coding hygiene and system architecture

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline
• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 2+ years applied experience on software engineering and building trading systems
• Expert proficiency in modern C++ (C++17/20) in performance-critical production systems
• Strong low-latency optimization skills (memory management, data structures, Linux systems programming)
• Experience with TCP/UDP socket programming and real-time messaging architectures
• Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages
• Hands-on experience using enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment (e.g., for coding, test creation, troubleshooting, or documentation) with demonstrated ability to critically evaluate, validate, and refine AI-generated outputs for correctness, performance, and security.
• Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; ability to guide peers on safe and effective usage within team practices.
• Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Solid understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Knowledge of options, derivatives pricing, Greeks, and market making strategies
• Experience building market data feed handlers and/or order management systems
• Familiarity with exchange connectivity protocols (FIX, native/binary protocols)
• Experience mentoring and developing engineers in a trading technology environment

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

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

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.