Principal AI & Data Platform Engineer

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Jersey City is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to drive critical AI‑enabled platforms and trusted market‑leading technology products. You will work on secure, scalable architectures within an agile team to support firm portfolios.

The role requires advanced Python/Java, cloud experience, and a strong background in data engineering and AI systems. You will influence senior stakeholders and govern agentic workflows with safety and governance in mind.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience in enterprise settings.
• Experience delivering AI/ML and LLM-based systems in regulated environments.
• Ability to design scalable data pipelines and services at scale.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement scalable frameworks and production code for data‑intensive apps.
• Design agentic AI workflows with tool use, memory, and multi‑step reasoning.
• Define engineering standards for LLM apps, guardrails, and observability.
• Lead cross‑functional teams and advise on technical strategy and direction.
• Mentor engineers and drive adoption of advanced engineering practices.

Skills

Python

Java

LLM AI

Architecting systems

Data engineering

Cloud platforms

Microservices

Distributed systems

Security and governance

Communication with executives

AI product development

Education

CS/CE/Math or related field

Formal training or certification in software engineering

Job description

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Jersey City is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to drive critical AI‑enabled platforms and trusted market‑leading technology products. You will work on secure, scalable architectures within an agile team to support firm portfolios.

The role requires advanced Python/Java, cloud experience, and a strong background in data engineering and AI systems. You will influence senior stakeholders and govern agentic workflows with safety and governance in mind.