Principal Software Engineer-VPC

JPMorganChase; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the design and implementation of the JPMC-VPC platform, a next-generation software-defined networking solution. You will advance SDN capabilities, improve resilience, scalability, and security, and guide engineering teams across distributed systems and cloud-native architectures.

The role requires deep expertise in networking, software engineering, and strategic stakeholder collaboration to drive technology decisions that align with

Qualifications

• 12+ years designing and building large-scale networking platforms or related tech.
• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts.
• Hands-on experience delivering system design, development, testing, deployment, and stability.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect core components of JPMC-VPC, including control/data planes and IPAM.
• Develop secure, production-grade code and review others' work.
• Write production-quality Go, Python, Rust, or C/C++ for large-scale networking infra.
• Create scalable software frameworks using best practices and design patterns.
• Lead SDLC tooling, IaC, CI/CD, and observability to improve outcomes at scale.
• Advise cross-functional teams and senior leaders on advanced networking tech.
• Collaborate with vendors on roadmaps, integrations, and platform evolution.
• Influence technology decisions across business, product, architecture, and tech teams.

Skills

Go

Python

Rust

C/C++

Distributed systems

Networking fundamentals

CI/CD

Cloud-native

AI governance

Job description

Job Description

If you are looking for a game-changing career, working for one of the world's leading financial institutions, you've come to the right place.

As a Principal Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the VPC Network organization, you provide expertise and engineering excellence as an integral part of an agile team to enhance, build, and deliver trusted, market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. Leverage your advanced technical capabilities and collaborate with colleagues across the organization to drive best-in-class outcomes across various technologies that support the firm's strategic network transformation initiatives.

This role will lead the design and implementation of JPMC-VPC, a next-generation software-defined networking platform that will replace legacy infrastructure and provide the foundation for future innovation. You will help modernize JPMorgan Chase's network platform by advancing software-defined networking technologies that improve resilience, scalability, security, and operational efficiency.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and architect core components of JPMC-VPC, including control plane, distribution plane, data plane (OVS/DPU), software gateways, load balancers, and IPAM systems.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code and review, test, and debug code written by others.
• Write production-quality software in Go, Python, Rust, or C/C++ to support large-scale networking infrastructure.
• Create complex, scalable, and reusable software frameworks using appropriate software design patterns and engineering best practices.
• Architect and govern AI-enabled engineering workflows using enterprise-authorized tools to improve delivery speed, code quality, operational effectiveness, and engineering productivity while establishing appropriate security, resiliency, and validation controls.
• Apply knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) tools, automation frameworks, infrastructure as code, CI/CD practices, and observability platforms to improve engineering outcomes at scale.
• Advise cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders on complex technical matters and emerging technologies within networking, distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and software-defined networking.
• Collaborate with strategic vendor partners, including Red Hat and NVIDIA, on technology roadmaps, integrations, and platform evolution.
• Influence leaders and senior stakeholders across business, product, architecture, and technology teams to drive strategic technology decisions.
• Contribute to the development and adoption of modern engineering methodologies, standards, and technical practices across teams.
• Serve as the function's go-to subject matter expert for networking technologies, software-defined infrastructure, and distributed systems.
• Translate highly complex technical issues, trends, and approaches to leadership to drive innovation and enable strategic technology decisions.
• Represent JPMorganChase in open-source communities, industry forums, and strategic technology partnerships as appropriate.
• Create durable, reusable software capabilities and frameworks that can be leveraged across teams and functions.
• Champion the firm's culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• 12+ years of experience designing and building large-scale networking platforms, distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, software-defined networking solutions, or related technologies.
• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and advanced applied experience.
• Hands-on experience delivering system design, application development, testing, deployment, and operational stability.
• Expert-level proficiency in one or more programming languages, with strong experience in Go, Python, Rust, or C/C++.
• Demonstrated experience designing and leading adoption of AI-enabled engineering practices using enterprise-authorized tools, including governance, validation, security, and responsible AI controls.
• Strong understanding of responsible AI principles, engineering risk management, data sensitivity, security, resiliency, and governance considerations.
• Hands-on experience with software-defined networking technologies such as OVN, OVS, or equivalent platforms.
• Expert knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, load balancing, and distributed network architectures.
• Experience with modern software engineering practices including CI/CD, infrastructure as code, observability, automation, and cloud-native development.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technology challenges through application of advanced engineering techniques and emerging technologies.
• Proven ability to influence across teams and functions and drive technology outcomes at scale.
• Ability to present complex technical concepts and recommendations to senior leaders and executives.
• Practical cloud-native experience.
• Expertise in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong understanding of business objectives and the ability to align technology solutions to business outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Experience with DPU/SmartNIC technologies, including NVIDIA BlueField, AMD Pensando, or Intel IPU.
• Knowledge of high-performance networking frameworks such as eBPF, XDP, and DPDK.
• Experience with Kubernetes networking and CNI implementations, including Cilium, Calico, or Flannel.
• Understanding of advanced networking and routing technologies including BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, and EVPN.
• Experience building and operating large-scale software-defined networking platforms in enterprise or cloud environments.
• Experience contributing to open-source networking technologies or industry standards organizations.
• Experience collaborating with infrastructure, cloud, and platform engineering organizations to deliver software-defined infrastructure solutions.

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

Our Global Technology Infrastructure group is a team of innovators who love technology as much as you do. Together, you'll use a disciplined, innovative and a business focused approach to develop a wide variety of high-quality products and solutions. You'll work in a stable, resilient and secure operating environment where you—and the products you deliver—will thrive.

High Risk Roles (HRR) are sensitive roles within the technology organization that require high assurance of the integrity of staff by virtue of 1) sensitive cybersecurity and technology functions they perform within systems or 2) information they receive regarding sensitive cybersecurity or technology matters. Users in these roles are subject to enhanced pre-hire screening which includes both criminal and credit background checks (as allowed by law). The enhanced screening will need to successfully completed prior to commencing employment or assignment.