Sr Principal Software Engineer- VPC

Fairygodboss; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase seeks a Senior Principal Software Engineer to lead the design and implementation of a software-defined networking platform, modernizing the firm's network for resilience, scale, and ongoing innovation.

You will guide strategy, architect core networking components, and drive production-grade software across multiple agile teams, collaborating with vendors and contributing to open-source initiatives.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in systems engineering, networking, or distributed systems.
• Practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Expert in one or more programming languages Go, Python, C/C++, Rust.
• Demonstrated ability to influence across functions and deliver value at scale.
• Hands-on experience with SDN technologies such as OVN, OVS, or equivalent.
• Expert-level knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching, load balancing).
• Experience with modern development practices (CI/CD, IaC, observability).
• Extensive practical cloud native experience.
• Expertise in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Advises and leads on strategy and development of multiple products, applications, and technologies across a portfolio.
• Design and architect core components of JPMC-VPC, including control plane, data plane, gateways, load balancers, and IPAM systems.
• Create novel code solutions and drive production code capabilities across teams.
• Write production-quality code in Go, Python, Rust, or C/C++ for networking infrastructure.
• Translate complex issues to leadership to drive innovation and informed decisions.
• Collaborate with vendor partners on roadmap and integration.
• Represent JPMC in open-source communities and industry forums.
• Drive adoption of technical methods across specialized fields.
• Create durable software frameworks leveraged across teams.
• Influence across business, product, and technology teams; manage senior stakeholders.

Skills

Go

Python

C/C++

Rust

SDN

Networking fundamentals

CI/CD

Cloud native

Education

Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Mathematics

Tools

OVN/OVS

eBPF/XDP

CNI (Calico/Cilium/Flannel)

Kubernetes networking

Job description

We're looking for a tech leader ready to take their career to new heights. Join the ranks of top talent at one of the world's most influential companies.
As a Senior Principal Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the VPC Network organization, you provide deep engineering expertise and work across agile teams to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. Leverage your deep expertise to consistently challenge the status quo, innovate for business impact, lead the strategic development behind new and existing products and technology portfolios, and remain at the forefront of industry trends, best practices, and technological advances.
This role will lead the design and implementation of JPMC-VPC-a software-defined networking platform that will replace our legacy infrastructure and position the firm for decades of innovation. Helping us focus on modernizing JPMorgan Chase's network platform, advancing next-generation software-defined networking to support resilience, scale, and continued innovation.

Job responsibilities

• Advises and leads on the strategy and development of multiple products, applications, and technologies across a portfolio
• Design and architect core components of JPMC-VPC, including control plane, distribution plane, data plane (OVS/DPU), software gateways, load balancers, and IPAM systems
• Creates novel code solutions and drives the development of new production code capabilities across teams and functions
• Write production-quality code in Go, Python, Rust, or C/C++ for networking infrastructure
• Translates highly complex technical issues, trends, and approaches to leadership to drive the firm's innovation and enable leaders to make strategic, well-informed decisions about technology advancements
• Collaborate with vendor partners (Red Hat, NVIDIA) on roadmap and integration
• Represent JPMC in open-source communities and industry forums
• Drives adoption and implementation of technical methods in specialized fields in line with the latest product development methodologies
• Creates durable, reusable software frameworks that are leveraged across teams and functions
• Influences across business, product, and technology teams and successfully manages senior stakeholder relationships
• Champions the firm's culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 12+ years of experience in systems engineering, networking, or distributed systems
• Practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Expert in one or more programming language(s) Go, Python, C/C++, Rust
• Demonstrated prior experience with influencing across functions and teams and delivering value at scale
• Hands-on experience with software-defined networking (SDN) technologies such as OVN, OVS, or equivalent
• Expert-level knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching, load balancing)
• Experience with modern development practices (CI/CD, infrastructure as code, observability)
• Experience applying expertise and new methods to determine solutions for complex technology problems across various technical disciplines
• Extensive practical cloud native experience
• Expertise in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience with DPU/SmartNIC technologies (NVIDIA BlueField, AMD Pensando, Intel IPU)
• Knowledge of eBPF, XDP, DPDK, or other high-performance networking frameworks
• Experience with CNI implementations (Cilium, Calico, Flannel) and Kubernetes networking
• Understanding of BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN, or other advanced routing protocols

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 be successfully completed prior to commencing employment or assignment.