Senior Lead Software Engineer - Machine Learning I/O

Socket.dev; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Plano, TX is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to drive AI/ML engineering across a fast-paced team. You will guide design decisions, lead secure code development, and promote AI-assisted practices in a scalable, reliable SDLC.

The role emphasizes experience with Python, Terraform, AWS ECS/EKS, Docker, and frontier models like OpenAI/Claude, with a focus on responsible AI usage and independent problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering with 5+ years applied experience.
• Hands-on experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Advanced proficiency in Python, Terraform, and AWS services (ECS/EKS) with frontier models.
• Strong knowledge across cloud, AI/ML, and related engineering disciplines.
• Experience leading use of AI-assisted development tools with validated outputs.
• Coaching senior engineers on compliant AI usage and secure practices.
• Ability to tackle design and functionality problems independently with minimal oversight.
• Current working experience with ChatGPT, LLM and MLIO skillset.
• Practical cloud-native development experience.

Responsibilities

• Regularly provides technical guidance to business teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others.
• Drives adoption and governance of AI-assisted engineering practices to improve quality, speed, and outcomes.
• Applies SDLC tools and AI capabilities to improve automation and delivery.
• Drives decisions that influence product design, functionality, and operations.
• Serves as a function-wide subject matter expert in one or more areas of focus.
• Contributes to engineering community as an advocate of firmwide frameworks and practices.
• Influences peers to apply leading-edge technologies and fosters diverse team culture.

Skills

Python

Terraform

AWS: ECS

AWS: EKS

Docker

OpenAI/Claude

LLM skills

Education

Bachelor's in CS/CE/Math or related field

Tools

Cloud-native tooling

AI-assisted dev tools

Job description

Be an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top-notch technology products.

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Consumer & Community Banking - Machine Learning I/O team, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. Drive significant business impact through your capabilities and contributions, and apply deep technical expertise and problem-solving methodologies to tackle a diverse array of challenges that span multiple technologies and applications.

Job responsibilities

• Regularly provides technical guidance and direction to support the business and its technical teams, contractors, and vendors
• Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
• Drives adoption and governance of approved AI-assisted engineering practices across teams to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test acceleration, release readiness, incident/root-cause analysis), while establishing measurable validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of proven patterns and automation within the SDLC/TLM toolchain.
• Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including approved AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation at scale.
• Drives decisions that influence the product design, application functionality, and technical operations and processes
• Serves as a function-wide subject matter expert in one or more areas of focus
• Actively contributes to the engineering community as an advocate of firmwide frameworks, tools, and practices of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Influences peers and project decision-makers to consider the use and application of leading-edge technologies
• Adds to the team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced in Python, Terraform, AWS: ECS, EKS, Dockers - Frontier Models: OpenAI, Claude
• Advanced knowledge of software applications and technical processes with considerable in-depth knowledge in one or more technical disciplines (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience leading effective use of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment (e.g., for coding, code review, test acceleration, troubleshooting) with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security
• Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; experience coaching senior engineers/leads on compliant usage patterns and controls.
• Ability to tackle design and functionality problems independently with little to no oversight
• Current working experience - ChatGPT and LLM and MLIO skillset
• Practical cloud native experience
• Experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America’s households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

Our Consumer & Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We’re proud to lead the U.S. in credit card sales and deposit growth and have the most-used digital solutions – all while ranking first in customer satisfaction.