Director of Architecture - Data and AI

JPMorgan Chase; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 204,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Director of Architecture to lead Data and AI architecture in Palo Alto, directing data-layer analytics and AI-enabled strategies across departments. You will guide governance, risk, and product decisions while shaping the target state architecture for high-impact initiatives.

The role requires deep experience in large-scale data platforms, cloud-native delivery, and cross-functional leadership, with accountability for budgets, processes, and governance standards that

Qualifications

• 15+ years of software architecture experience, including 5+ years in large-scale data analytics architectures.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Formal training or certification on architecture concepts with 10+ years of applied experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional architecture teams and talent development.
• Experience guiding AI-enabled architectures with enterprise-approved AI capabilities.
• Ability to evaluate AI recommendations with focus on resiliency, security, and auditability.
• Experience leading a product as a Product Owner or Product Manager.
• Hands-on cloud-native experience.

Responsibilities

• Sets the direction for Data architecture for diverse set of transactional and analytics applications.
• Drive the direction of AI enablement at the data layer, with innovative use of Search, Vector and Graph data stores.
• Leads technology and process implementations to achieve functional architecture objectives, conducting governance accountability for coding decisions, control obligations, and measures of success such as cost of ownership, maintainability, and portfolio operations.
• Leads reuse-first adoption of enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate architecture delivery and improve decision quality across the area, with human-in-the-loop validation and appropriate handling of sensitive data.
• Makes and is accountable for decisions that influence teams’ resources, budget, tactical operations and the execution and implementation of processes and procedures.
• Establishes governance standards for AI-assisted workflows used in architecture and engineering decision-making, ensuring traceability/auditability and alignment to resiliency, security, and control obligations.

Skills

Software architecture

Cross-functional leadership

AI governance

Product Owner/Manager

Cloud native

Architecture concepts

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Formal training or certification on architecture concepts

Job description

Director of Architecture - Data and AI

Palo Alto, CA, United States

Job Information

• Job Identification 210784534

• Job Category Architecture

• Business Unit Commercial & Investment Bank

• Posting Date 09/05/2026, 12:42 AM

• Locations 3223 Hanover St, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, US

• Job Schedule Full time

• Base Pay/Salary Palo Alto,CA $204,250.00-$285,000.00

Job Description

We are looking for a leader to take us to the next level as a Director of Architecture at JPMorganChase. Take the reins of Data and AI architecture, and make a meaningful impact at one of the world’s most influential companies.

As a Director of Architecture at JPMorganChase within the Commercial and Investment Bank Operations, you lead a specific area of architecture and drive impact within teams, technologies, and projects across departments. Utilize your in-depth knowledge of architecture applications, processes, and product management to drive multiple complex projects and initiatives while serving as a primary decision maker for your teams and a driver of innovation to achieve the target state architecture goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Sets the direction for Data architecture for diverse set of transactional and analytics applications

• Drive the direction of AI enablement at the data layer, with innovative use of Search, Vector and Graph data stores

• Leads technology and process implementations to achieve functional architecture objectives, conducting governance accountability for coding decisions, control obligations, and measures of success such as cost of ownership, maintainability, and portfolio operations

• Leads reuse-first adoption of enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate architecture delivery and improve decision quality across the area, with human-in-the-loop validation and appropriate handling of sensitive data

• Makes and is accountable for decisions that influence teams’ resources, budget, tactical operations and the execution and implementation of processes and procedures

• Establishes governance standards for AI-assisted workflows used in architecture and engineering decision-making, ensuring traceability/auditability and alignment to resiliency, security, and control obligations

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 15+ years of experience in software architecture, with at least 5 years in specifically architecting large scale complex data analytics platforms

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

• Formal training or certification on architecture concepts and 10+ years applied experience

• Experience developing or leading cross-functional teams of architects and hiring, developing, and recognizing talent

• Demonstrated experience leading teams in the safe use of enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment for architecture and delivery workflows, including validation habits and awareness of data sensitivity

• Ability to evaluate AI-assisted recommendations before adoption and set review/approval expectations that align to resiliency, security, and auditability outcomes

• Experience leading a product as a Product Owner or Product Manager

• Practical cloud native experience

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Strong foundation architecting data solutions that require multiple layers of horizontal and vertical processing complex data structures

• Distributed systems & cloud literacy: understanding of performance, partitioning, storage formats, compute engines, and cloud services

• Experience innovating around AI capabilities in large data platforms, and bringing the best of performance and scale, business-critical applications

• Solid experience architecting Semantic Search solutions in structured and semi-structured data environment

• Proven track record of delivering complex trading or financial systems in a global banking environment

• Experience with hiring, developing, and recognizing talent

This position is subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. As such, an employment offer for this position is contingent on JPMorgan Chase’s review of criminal conviction history, including pretrial diversions or program entries.

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 offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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 (https://careers.jpmorgan.com/us/en/how-we-hire/faqs) for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

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.