Software Engineer II- Linux C/C++ systems programming

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. seeks a Software Engineer II to design, develop, and maintain Linux system‑level software in C/C++ for high-throughput, low-latency environments within Corporate Sector, Employee Platforms teams.

You will diagnose complex issues, contribute to GUI components, and ensure robust connectivity across peripherals while following Agile SDLC practices. You will work with GoLang as a plus, leverage enterprise AI‑assisted development tools, and collaborate across engineering, QA,

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts.
• 2+ years of applied experience in software engineering.
• Experience with system design, development, testing, and operational stability.
• Working knowledge of C/C++ in Linux environments.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and their responsible use.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Linux system software in C/C++, focusing on performance and reliability.
• Diagnose complex issues across the stack with advanced debugging and profiling.
• Contribute to WebKit-based GUI capabilities and ensure clean integration with system services.
• Integrate and troubleshoot device connectivity and I/O interfaces.
• Apply Agile SDLC practices, including iterative delivery, code reviews, and automated testing.
• Maintain tooling and automation to improve code quality and delivery speed.
• Collaborate across engineering, QA, product, and platform teams to align requirements.
• Leverage SDLC tools, including enterprise AI-assisted development and automation.

Skills

C/C++

Linux

GoLang

CI/CD

Debugging & profiling

Agile methodologies

SDLC

AI-assisted development tools

Education

Certification in software engineering

Tools

AI-assisted development tools

Job description

You’re ready to gain the skills and experience needed to grow within your role and advance your career — and we have the perfect software engineering opportunity for you. As a Software Engineer II at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate Sector, Employee Platforms teams, you will develop, optimize, and maintain Linux system‑level software components that require high throughput, low latency, and strong fault tolerance. As an emerging member of a software engineering team, you execute software solutions through the design, development, and technical troubleshooting of multiple components within a technical product, application, or system, while gaining the skills and experience needed to grow within your role.

Job Responsibilities

• You will design, implement, and maintain Linux system software in C/C++, prioritizing performance, stability, and recoverability in a critical runtime environment.
• You will diagnose and resolve complex issues across the stack using advanced debugging and profiling techniques, with a focus on root‑cause analysis, regression prevention, and measurable performance improvement.
• You will contribute to WebKit‑based GUI capabilities where needed, ensuring responsive rendering, robust event handling, and clean integration with underlying system services.
• You will integrate and troubleshoot device connectivity involving common computer peripherals and I/O interfaces, translating device‑level requirements and behaviors into reliable software operation and clear operational diagnostics.
• You will apply Agile SDLC practices, including iterative delivery, code review, automated testing, and continuous integration habits aligned to team standards.
• You will maintain strong tooling and automation habits to improve code quality and delivery speed, while keeping solutions maintainable, testable, and production‑ready.
• You will collaborate across engineering, QA, product, and adjacent platform teams to align requirements, surface risks early, and deliver predictable outcomes.
• 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.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 2+ years applied experience
• Hands‑on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages
• Working knowledge of C/C++ in Linux environment
• Hands‑on experience using enterprise‑authorized AI‑assisted software development tools within the work environment (e.g., for coding, testing, troubleshooting, or documentation) with demonstrated ability to critically evaluate and validate AI‑generated outputs.
• 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 across the whole Software Development Life Cycle
• Exposure to agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Knowledge of GoLang is a plus