Principal Software Engineer - Blockchain

JPMorgan Chase; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 204,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead Kinexys integrations and products across the public blockchain ecosystem. You will drive secure, scalable blockchain solutions connecting enterprise systems with public networks and digital asset platforms.

The role emphasizes end-to-end architecture, security-by-design, and mentoring senior engineers while shaping roadmaps and adopting enterprise AI-enabled development practices at scale.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience.
• Deep experience building distributed systems or blockchain infrastructure.
• Strong system design, performance, and resilience in regulated environments.
• Proven leadership shipping complex platforms at scale.
• Experience adopting agentic AI-enabled development practices with guardrails.
• Able to communicate with senior leaders about technical matters.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end architecture for public-chain connectivity and on-chain/off-chain workflows.
• Lead design reviews, set engineering standards, and mentor engineers across squads.
• Drive security-by-design, threat modeling, and incident response.
• Evaluate protocols/partners and shape the public-chain roadmap.
• Architect agentic AI-enabled development workflows with guardrails and governance.

Skills

Blockchain architecture

Distributed systems

Security by design

Leadership

Node/provider architecture

Public-chain interoperability

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Formal training in software engineering

Tools

RPC tooling

AI-assisted development tools

Job description

Principal Software Engineer - Blockchain

Jersey City, NJ, United States

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Job Information

• Job Identification 210784653




• Job Category Software Engineering




• Business Unit Commercial & Investment Bank




• Posting Date 09/08/2026, 01:10 PM




• Locations 545 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ, 07310, US3223 Hanover St, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, US




• Job Schedule Full time




• Base Pay/Salary Jersey City,NJ $204,250.00-$285,000.00; Palo Alto,CA $204,250.00-$285,000.00

Job Description

We’re seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead technical strategy and hands-on delivery of Kinexys integrations and products across the public blockchain ecosystem. Promote secure, scalable blockchain solutions that connect enterprise systems with public networks and digital asset platforms.

Job Responsibilities

• As a Principal Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within Payments & Global Banking Technology, you will own end-to-end architecture for public-chain connectivity, interoperability, and on-chain/off-chain workflows.




• Lead design reviews, set engineering standards, and mentor senior engineers across multiple squads.




• Drive security-by-design (key management, smart contract assurance, threat modeling, monitoring/incident response).




• Evaluate protocols/partners, contribute to open standards where relevant, and shape the public-chain roadmap.




• 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.




• Influences leaders and senior stakeholders across business, and advises cross-functional teams on technological matters within domain of expertise Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills




• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 7+ years applied experience




• Deep experience building distributed systems and/or blockchain infrastructure (public chain integrations, node/provider architecture, indexing, RPC reliability, L2/bridging patterns).




• Strong system design, performance, and resilience engineering; ability to operate in regulated environments.




• Proven technical leadership with a track record of shipping complex platforms at scale.




• 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.




• Ability to present and effectively communicate with Senior Leaders and Executives

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 (https://careers.jpmorgan.com/us/en/how-we-hire/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.