Lead Software Engineer - C++, FPGA, Low Latency, Electronic Trading

JPMorganChase; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Financial coaching

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a software engineer to design, implement and optimize low-latency C++ solutions for trading connectivity and risk controls on Unix/Linux. You will drive automated remediation, test strategies, and integration of FPGA pipelines for deterministic performance, while collaborating across DevOps, analytics and operations.

The role emphasizes AGILE practices, secure coding and responsible AI use within production systems in a financial services setting.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering with 5+ years of applied experience.
• Proficiency in modern C++ on Unix/Linux with multithreading and low-latency design.
• Experience in system design, development, testing, and production stability.
• Scripting skills (Python, Perl, Shell) for automation tasks.
• Strong Agile, CI/CD, resiliency, and security knowledge; TCP/IP basics.
• Comfort working with infrastructure and networking teams.
• Experience leading AI-assisted software development tools with validation.
• Knowledge of responsible AI and secure handling of data in delivery.
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services IT landscape.

Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine approaches.
• Design, develop, and test reliable C++ code for trading connectivity and risk controls on Unix/Linux; implement end-to-end low latency setups.
• Automate remediation for recurring issues to improve operational stability.
• Establish and execute test strategies for latency, throughput, and resiliency.
• Lead the development of market access trading and risk management modules.
• Participate across the SDLC of electronic trading services.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Business Analysts, and Operations teams.
• Integrate FPGA pipelines with C++ for deterministic performance.
• Drive AI-assisted engineering practices with validation standards and code reviews.
• Apply SDLC tools including AI-assisted development to improve automation value.
• Adds to team culture of diversity, inclusion, and respect.

Skills

Modern C++

Unix/Linux

Multithreading

Low Latency

Python

CI/CD

AI-assisted development

Secure coding

Networking

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

FPGA Toolchain

Linux Tooling

Job description

Job Description

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.

Job Responsibilities

• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
• Design, develop, and test reliable, high-quality C++ code for trading connectivity and risk controls on Unix/Linux platforms. Implement end-to-end low latency client setups, including production rollout and post-release validation.
• Automate remediation for recurring issues to improve operational stability.
• Establish and execute test strategies for latency, throughput, and resiliency.
• Lead the development of market access trading and risk management modules.
• Participate across the software development lifecycle of electronic trading services.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Business Analysts, and Operations teams.
• Integrate FPGA pipelines with C++ software for deterministic performance.
• Drives team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test strategy acceleration, incident/root-cause analysis support), while establishing consistent validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of effective patterns across the team.
• 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.
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Proficiency in modern C++ on Unix, Linux with strong multithreading and object-oriented design fundamentals. Ultra Low Latency experience required
• Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability in production environments.
• Scripting skills (Python, Perl, Shell) for automating development, testing, and operational tasks.
• Advanced understanding of Agile methodologies, including CI/CD, resiliency, and security. Ability to review and debug code written by others. Knowledge of low-level TCP/IP and network stack behavior.
• Comfort working closely with infrastructure and networking teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading effective use of approved AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., for coding, code review, test acceleration, troubleshooting) with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security.
• Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; experience coaching engineers on safe, compliant adoption within delivery practices
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline.
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Demonstrated experience in low latency design and development using C/C++, including DMA, exchange connectivity, and pre-trade risk systems.
• Exposure to FPGA development for financial industry applications, including embedded software and kernel driver development for FPGAs and related systems.
• Proficiency in PCIe and low-latency networking (TCP/IP sockets, L1/L3 switching) in Linux, including FPGA-based hardware acceleration and Solarflare Ethernet NIC integration with C++.
• Experience implementing and certifying exchange connectivity using FIX, SBE, and native binary protocols, with a focus on low latency order entry, as well as creating and automating test strategies for functional and non-functional requirements in production-like environments.

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 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.