Early Careers Software Engineer: Grow with AI‑Driven Dev

Fairygodboss; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. seeks an Early Careers Software Engineer to contribute to high-impact technology projects in a modern engineering setting. You’ll build a strong technical foundation, develop critical thinking, and grow into a confident engineer through mentorship and hands-on projects.

The program emphasizes structured learning, collaboration, and career growth within the firm. You’ll join a global two-year development experience with a focus on secure coding, AI-assisted tooling, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree or a 5th-year Master's with an expected graduation between July 2026 and December 2026.
• Have graduated by December 2026 and be available to start full-time employment in February 2027.
• Have streams and specializations in Computer Science, Information Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence or Big Data, or related field
• Have experience designing, developing, testing, and troubleshooting software solutions as part of an engineering team.
• Demonstrate proficiency writing secure, high-quality code in at least one programming language, following established standards and best practices.
• Apply automation and modern tooling to reduce manual effort and improve consistency across the software development life cycle.
• Use approved AI development tools (for example, code drafting, refactoring, testing, and documentation) with appropriate review and validation.
• Critically evaluate AI-generated outputs and remain accountable for final solution quality and correctness.
• Follow responsible AI practices in engineering workflows, including secure handling of inputs and outputs and adherence to resiliency and security expectations.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate technical concepts, document work, and collaborate effectively across teams and tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and troubleshoot software solutions.
• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally by articulating problems, documenting solutions, and effectively prompting approved AI-assisted development tools to produce high-quality outputs.
• Collaborate with engineers, managers, and stakeholders across teams to understand problems, share ideas and feedback, and deliver reliable solutions.
• Leverage approved AI development tools (for example, code generation, refactoring, test creation, and documentation) to improve code quality and productivity, while validating outputs through peer review, automated testing, and secure coding practices.
• Apply automation and modern tooling across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including AI‑enabled capabilities, to improve delivery efficiency and reliability.
• Participate in programs such as Force for Good to contribute technology solutions that support social impact initiatives.

Skills

Strong programming skills

Secure coding practices

AI tooling experience

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AI development tools

Job description

JPMorgan Chase & Co. seeks an Early Careers Software Engineer to contribute to high-impact technology projects in a modern engineering setting. You’ll build a strong technical foundation, develop critical thinking, and grow into a confident engineer through mentorship and hands-on projects.

The program emphasizes structured learning, collaboration, and career growth within the firm. You’ll join a global two-year development experience with a focus on secure coding, AI-assisted tooling, and