Senior Lead C++ Low-Latency Engineer

JPMorgan Chase; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 152,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer for the C++ low-latency space in Chicago and Plano. You will lead agile efforts, drive secure coding, and advance AI-assisted development within a finance-focused tech stack.

You will mentor teams, shape architecture, and ensure scalable, reliable systems across multiple locations including Chicago and Plano. The role requires 10+ years in software engineering, with deep C/C++ expertise.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 10+ years experience.
• Hands-on experience delivering system design, development, testing, and operations.
• Advanced knowledge of C and C++ with AI-assisted tooling usage.
• Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows.
• Cloud-native experience and related technical disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical guidance to business teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Develops secure, high-quality production code and reviews peers' work.
• Drives decisions on product design, functionality, and operations.
• Serves as a function-wide expert in focus areas of the tech stack.
• Contributes to SDLC governance and AI-assisted engineering practices.
• Influences decisions to adopt leading-edge technologies across teams.
• Fosters a culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect.
• Promotes AI-assisted tooling to improve quality, speed, and uptime.
• Applies SDLC tools to maximize automation and value realization.

Skills

C++ programming

Leadership

AI-assisted development

Secure coding practices

Independent problem solving

Cloud native

Education

Degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Mathematics or related field

Formal training in software engineering concepts

Tools

AI-assisted development tools

Cloud platforms

Security tooling

Job description

JPMorganChase is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer for the C++ low-latency space in Chicago and Plano. You will lead agile efforts, drive secure coding, and advance AI-assisted development within a finance-focused tech stack.

You will mentor teams, shape architecture, and ensure scalable, reliable systems across multiple locations including Chicago and Plano. The role requires 10+ years in software engineering, with deep C/C++ expertise.