Executive Director, eSoftware & Derivatives Tech

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. seeks a software engineering leader to direct a high-impact Derivatives Execution Algos team. Based in New York, you will guide architecture, ensure compliance, and deliver robust, secure trading technology across the stack.

You will partner with global engineering communities, drive strategic decisions, and foster innovation while mentoring technologists and championing best practices in SDLC.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering and 10+ years of applied experience.
• 5+ years of experience leading technologists to manage and solve complex technical items.
• Hands-on practical C++ experience delivering system design, development, testing, and operational stability.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong technical guidance to support business needs and lead key architectural decisions.
• Form partnerships across groups to map technology synergies and drive innovation.
• Ensure solutions comply with global regulatory reporting, surveillance, and control mandates.

Skills

C++ development

Leadership

Unix/Linux

Scripting

Software architecture

Multithreading

Education

BS in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Linux

C++

FIX protocol

Job description

JPMorgan Chase & Co. seeks a software engineering leader to direct a high-impact Derivatives Execution Algos team. Based in New York, you will guide architecture, ensure compliance, and deliver robust, secure trading technology across the stack.

You will partner with global engineering communities, drive strategic decisions, and foster innovation while mentoring technologists and championing best practices in SDLC.