Principal eSoftware Engineer-KDB

J.P. Morgan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in New York seeks a Senior Principal eSoftware Engineer to lead across agile teams, architect scalable KDB-based systems, and push innovative AI-enabled workflows that improve delivery speed and code quality.

You will collaborate with quant, algo, and trading groups, govern security and data handling, and influence senior stakeholders while advancing technology portfolios in a secure, scalable environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience and formal training.
• Experience delivering system design, applications, testing, and operational stability.
• Expert in KDB and Q language.
• Experience leading agentic AI-enabled development practices and setting standards for validation and auditability.
• Strong understanding of responsible AI, security, resiliency, data handling, and governance.
• Deep knowledge of KDB+tick design, data organization, and performance optimization.
• Experience with scaling and load-balancing KDB applications.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, resiliency, and security.
• Expertise in CS/CE/Math or related field.

Responsibilities

• Advises and leads on the strategy and development of multiple products, applications, and technologies across a portfolio.
• Creates novel code solutions and drives development of new production code capabilities across teams and functions.
• Architects and governs agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows with guardrails for validation, security, resiliency, and reuse.
• Applies knowledge of SDLC tools, including enterprise AI-assisted development and automation, to improve value.
• Enable leaders to make strategic, well-informed decisions about technology advancements.
• Design, develop, and deliver scalable KDB-based systems, including global ticker plant for real-time data.
• Collaborate with Algo and QR teams to capture requirements and implement data enrichment.
• Drives adoption of technical methods in specialized fields with latest development methodologies.
• Create durable, reusable software frameworks used across teams.
• Influence senior stakeholders and promote the firm's culture of diversity and inclusion.

Skills

KDB

Q language

Agentic AI adoption

CI/CD

Security & resiliency

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Data governance

Education

BS in Computer Science/Engineering/Math

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

AWS

Python

Java

Job description

We’re looking for a tech leader ready to take their career to new heights. Join the ranks of top talent at one of the world’s most influential companies.

As a Senior Principal eSoftware Engineer at JPMorganChase, you provide deep engineering expertise and work across agile teams to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. Leverage your deep expertise to consistently challenge the status quo, innovate for business impact, lead the strategic development behind new and existing products and technology portfolios, and remain at the forefront of industry trends, best practices, and technological advances.

Job responsibilities

• Advises and leads on the strategy and development of multiple products, applications, and technologies across a portfolio
• Creates novel code solutions and drives the development of new production code capabilities across teams and functions
• Architects and governs agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows (using enterprise-authorized tools within the work environment) to improve delivery speed, code quality, and operational outcomes at scale (e.g., AI-driven PR review assistance, test generation/maintenance, release readiness checks, incident triage and root-cause acceleration), while defining guardrails for validation, security, resiliency, and reuse across teams.
• 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 at scale.
• Enable leaders to make strategic, well-informed decisions about technology advancements
• Design, develop, and deliver scalable KDB-based systems, including the global KDB ticker plant for real-time and historical trading data.
• Collaborate with Algo and QR teams to capture requirements, coordinate migrations, and implement data enrichment for algorithm validation and performance analysis.
• Drives adoption and implementation of technical methods in specialized fields in line with the latest product development methodologies
• Creates durable, reusable software frameworks that are leveraged across teams and functions
• Influences across business, product, and technology teams and successfully manages senior stakeholder relationships
• Champions the firm’s culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 7+ years applied experience
• Practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Expert in one or more programming language(s) - KDB, Q language
• Demonstrated experience designing and leading adoption of agentic AI-enabled development practices (using enterprise-authorized tools within the work environment) across teams, including setting standards for human-in-the-loop validation, auditability/traceability of changes, and secure handling of sensitive data.
• Strong understanding of responsible AI use and control expectations in engineering workflows, including security/resiliency implications, data sensitivity, and risk-based governance; ability to influence senior technical leaders on safe scaling patterns and reuse.
• Deep understanding of KDB+tick design, data organization, and performance optimization.
• Experience developing and running large datasets, optimizing query performance, and building resilient, high-availability KDB applications.
• Experience collaborating with quant, algo, or trading teams to deliver data solutions.
• Experience with scaling and load-balancing KDB applications.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, application resiliency, and security.
• Expertise in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience with Terraform and Kubernetes for managing production environments in public cloud.
• AWS experience.
• Experience with other programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java).
• Experience with market data venues and vendor data platforms.

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

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. Set the strategic direction for technology across the firm, drive critical programs, and lead our tech-driven innovations