JPMorgan Chase
Lead Software Engineer - Markets, C++, low latency
$157K–$215K
Jersey City, NJ · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years of applied experience.
- Education
- Experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
About the job
Leads engineering work on the eTrading team, building and operating secure, scalable software and guiding teams in approved AI-assisted engineering practices.
What you'll do
- Provide technical direction, develop and review production code, and guide design and operational decisions.
- Promote engineering standards and approved AI-assisted tools, including validation controls for code quality, security, and performance.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and influence engineering practices across teams.
What they ask for
- Formal software engineering training or certification and 7+ years of applied experience.
- Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
- Advanced knowledge and demonstrated skills in C and C++; practical cloud-native experience.
- Experience leading use of enterprise-authorized AI development tools and applying responsible AI practices, including validation and secure handling.
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience in the financial services industry.
Pay
USD 156,750.00-215,000.00 base salary
Tools
C, C++
AI focus
Leads adoption and governance of approved AI-assisted engineering tools for coding, code review, testing, troubleshooting, and related workflows; establishes validation standards and promotes responsible, secure use.
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