Job Summary:
As a Lead Software Engineer – Python or Java with AI at JPMorgan Chase you will help design and build the core systems for our source code intelligence platform. You will work on distributed indexing and search infrastructure, multi-language semantic and AST analysis, and interfaces that enable AI agents to query the platform for standards-compliant code. In this hands-on technical lead role, you will write code daily across our JVM and systems-language stack, set technical direction for a small team, and directly influence how a regulated financial enterprise scales software development with AI. You will collaborate with talented colleagues and contribute to a culture of excellence and innovation.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of backend systems using Python or Java
- Build and enhance distributed indexing and search infrastructure for source code intelligence
- Develop multi-language semantic and AST analysis capabilities
- Create interfaces for AI agents to query and validate code
- Apply AI techniques to enable large-scale code search, vulnerability discovery, and SDLC automation
- Streamline engineering processes to improve productivity and quality
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions
- Ensure adherence to best practices in industrial hygiene and software engineering
- Mentor and guide junior engineers
- Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies, including Claude AI capabilities
- Drive continuous improvement in development workflows and foster an inclusive and innovative team culture
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Proficiency in Python or Java for backend development
- Strong understanding of AI concepts and practical application
- Experience with distributed systems architecture
- Ability to design and optimize data models and data structures
- Demonstrated skill in streamlining engineering processes
- Knowledge of industrial hygiene principles in software environments
- Experience integrating Claude AI or similar advanced AI tools
- Effective collaboration and communication skills
- Commitment to inclusive and diverse team practices
- Ability to mentor and support team members
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Experience leading software engineering teams
- Familiarity with cloud platforms and microservices
- Advanced knowledge of backend frameworks and tools
- Experience with real-time data processing and streaming
- Background in security engineering, distributed systems, or program analysis
- Exposure to DevOps practices and automation
- Passion for continuous learning and innovation
Skills Required
- Proficiency in Python or Java for backend development
- Strong understanding of AI concepts and practical application
- Experience with distributed systems architecture
- Ability to design and optimize data models and data structures
- Demonstrated skill in streamlining engineering processes
- Knowledge of industrial hygiene principles in software environments
- Experience integrating Claude AI or similar advanced AI tools
- Effective collaboration and communication skills
- Commitment to inclusive and diverse team practices
- Ability to mentor and support team members
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Experience leading software engineering teams
- Familiarity with cloud platforms and microservices
- Advanced knowledge of backend frameworks and tools
- Experience with real-time data processing and streaming
- Background in security engineering, distributed systems, or program analysis
- Exposure to DevOps practices and automation
- Passion for continuous learning and innovation
JPMorganChase Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about JPMorganChase and has not been reviewed or approved by JPMorganChase.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and mental-health coverage are broad, with wellness incentives, on-site or virtual care, and an EAP offering coaching and counseling. Plan materials emphasize accessible options, including multiple medical choices and tools to manage costs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave extends up to 16 weeks for all parents, supplemented by paid Critical Caregiver Leave. Family resources include backup childcare via Bright Horizons, lactation support and milk-shipping, family-building assistance, and even a free five-month SNOO rental for newborns.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with an annual company match and automatic pay credits for most employees, with a legacy pension available to earlier hires. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a 5% discount further supports long-term savings.
JPMorganChase Insights
What We Do
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $3.7 trillion and operations worldwide. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing, and asset management. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase & Co. serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under its J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Technology fuels every aspect of our company and is at the heart of everything we do. With over 50,000 technologists globally and an annual tech spend of $12 billion, we are dedicated to improving the design, analytics, development, coding, testing and application programming that goes into creating high quality software and new products. Learn more about technology at our firm, explore resources from our Distinguished Engineers, AI & ML researchers, and other experts; access the latest episode of our TechTrends podcast, and more at www.jpmorgan.com/technology. Information about JPMorgan Chase & Co. is available at www.jpmorganchase.com. ©2023 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved. JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans.
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