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Principal Software Engineer - Security Platforms

JPMorganChase
Chicago, IL, USAHybridSoftware EngineeringSenior-Level$175,750 - $285,000Posted: 4 days ago
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Principal Software Engineer - Security Platforms

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Job Information

Job Identification

210794140

Job Category

Software Engineering

Business Unit

Corporate Sector

Posting Date

09/28/2026, 10:35 AM

Locations

1111 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH, 43240, US

8181 Communications Pkwy Bldg F, Plano, TX, 75024, US

270 Park Ave, New York, NY, 10017, US

10 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, 60603, US

575 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ, 07310, US

Job Schedule

Full time

Base Pay/Salary

Chicago,IL $175,750.00-$260,000.00; Jersey City,NJ $204,250.00-$285,000.00; New York,NY $204,250.00-$285,000.00

Job Description

If you are looking for a game-changing career, working for one of the world's leading financial institutions, you’ve come to the right place.

As a Principal Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Consumer & Community Banking CTC, you provide expertise and engineering excellence as an integral part of an agile team to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. Leverage your advanced technical capabilities and collaborate with colleagues across the organization to drive best-in-class outcomes across various technologies to support one or more of the firm’s portfolios.

Job responsibilities

Creates complex and scalable coding frameworks using appropriate software design frameworks

Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others

Architects and governs agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows (using enterprise-authorized tools within the work environment) to improve delivery speed, code quality, and operational outcomes at scale (e.g., AI-driven PR review assistance, test generation/maintenance, release readiness checks, incident triage and root-cause acceleration), while defining guardrails for validation, security, resiliency, and reuse across teams.

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 at scale.

Advises cross-functional teams on technological matters within domain of expertise

Serves as the function’s go-to subject matter expert

Contributes to the development 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 leaders and senior stakeholders across business, product, and technology teams

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 7+ years applied experience

Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability

Expert in one or more programming language(s)

Demonstrated experience designing and leading adoption of agentic AI-enabled development practices (using enterprise-authorized tools within the work environment) across teams, including setting standards for human-in-the-loop validation, auditability/traceability of changes, and secure handling of sensitive data.

Strong understanding of responsible AI use and control expectations in engineering workflows, including security/resiliency implications, data sensitivity, and risk-based governance; ability to influence senior technical leaders on safe scaling patterns and reuse.

Experience applying expertise and new methods to determine solutions for complex technology problems in one or more technical disciplines

Ability to present and effectively communicate with Senior Leaders and Executives

Understanding of the business

Practical cloud native experience

#CTC

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

Minimum requirements

  • Formal training or certification in software engineering with 7+ years of applied experience and expertise in one or more programming languages.
  • Proven experience designing and leading agentic AI-enabled development practices, including secure data handling and human-in-the-loop validation.
  • Practical cloud-native experience with strong skills in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.

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