Principal Software Engineer: AI-Driven Platform Leader

Next Frontier Capital; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead and shape AI/ML data platforms. You will drive strategy, design scalable systems, and oversee production code across agile teams to deliver trusted technology products in a secure environment.

You will influence senior leaders, define standards for human-in-the-loop validation, and champion responsible AI practices while delivering high-availability services in a large enterprise.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 7+ years applied experience.
• Proficiency in Rust, Java, Go, or C++.
• Experience designing and leading adoption of agentic AI-enabled development practices.
• Strong understanding of responsible AI use and governance in engineering workflows.

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 to improve delivery speed, code quality, and operational outcomes at scale, with guardrails for security and reuse
• Applies knowledge of SDLC tools, including AI-assisted development, to improve automation value
• Translates complex technical issues to leadership to drive innovation and strategic decisions
• Drives adoption of technical methods in product development
• Creates durable, reusable software frameworks leveraged across teams
• Influences cross-functional leadership and manages senior stakeholder relationships
• Serves as the function’s go-to subject matter expert
• Builds and operates 24x7, tier-1 online services
• Champions diversity and inclusion within the firm

Skills

7+ years software engineering

Rust

Java

Go

C++

Agentic AI development

Cloud-native experience

Open-source OLAP familiarity

Education

CS/CE/Math degree

Job description

JPMorganChase is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead and shape AI/ML data platforms. You will drive strategy, design scalable systems, and oversee production code across agile teams to deliver trusted technology products in a secure environment.

You will influence senior leaders, define standards for human-in-the-loop validation, and champion responsible AI practices while delivering high-availability services in a large enterprise.