Principal Software Engineer - Databricks

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Jersey City, NJ, USA
Hybrid
Expert/Leader
Financial Services
We’re one of the world’s biggest technology-driven companies
The Role
Principal Software Engineer responsible for designing scalable software frameworks and secure production code, governing enterprise Databricks platforms, and leading agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows. The role advises cross-functional teams, establishes responsible AI, security, resiliency, and governance standards, manages competing portfolios, and influences senior stakeholders. It requires deep expertise in Python, AWS, Terraform, Databricks architecture and operations, enterprise data platforms, and global data governance.
Summary Generated by Built In
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.  

The Chief Data & Analytics Office (CDAO) at JPMorgan Chase is responsible for accelerating the firm’s data and analytics journey. This includes ensuring the quality, integrity, and security of the company's data, as well as leveraging this data to generate insights and drive decision-making. The CDAO is also responsible for developing and implementing solutions that support the firm’s commercial goals by harnessing artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to develop new products, improve productivity, and enhance risk management effectively and responsibly.

As a Principal Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Chief Data Analytics Office - AIML Data Platforms Team, 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 
  • 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.
 
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
  • 10+ years of experience (or equivalent expertise) leading technology organizations and delivering complex, enterprise-scale programs. 
  • Proficient in Python and SDLC processes around it at an enterprise grade. 
  • Proficient in AWS Infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and Hands-on experience in AWS resources focusing on Network boundaries, Resource and IAM policies, cross account / region access patterns and Compute at Scale. 
  • Executive-level stakeholder leadership: demonstrated ability to influence and align senior leaders across business, product, and technology organizations. 
  • Deep expertise in Databricks in large enterprises, including architecture, performance tuning, cost management, security patterns, and operational excellence. 
  • Ability to manage multiple portfolios and competing priorities, establishing clarity, execution discipline, and transparent decision-making. 
  • 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. 
  • 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.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
  • Strong understanding of global data governance, privacy, and regulatory requirements, with the ability to translate them into pragmatic technical architecture decisions and engineering requirements. Strong understanding of modern data platform architectures (data lakes, data warehouses, lakehouse) and distributed computing frameworks. 
  • Proven experience with enterprise metadata, catalog, and lineage platforms, plus practical expertise with data contracts and schema governance. 
 
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 TeamOur professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

Skills Required

  • 10+ years of experience or equivalent expertise leading technology organizations and delivering complex, enterprise-scale programs
  • Proficiency in Python and enterprise-grade SDLC processes
  • Proficiency in AWS infrastructure provisioning using Terraform
  • Hands-on experience with AWS networking boundaries, resource and IAM policies, cross-account and cross-region access patterns, and compute at scale
  • Executive-level stakeholder leadership and ability to influence senior business, product, and technology leaders
  • Deep enterprise Databricks expertise, including architecture, performance tuning, cost management, security patterns, and operational excellence
  • Ability to manage multiple portfolios and competing priorities while establishing execution discipline and transparent decision-making
  • Experience designing and leading adoption of agentic AI-enabled development practices across teams
  • Experience establishing human-in-the-loop validation, auditability, traceability, and secure handling of sensitive data
  • Strong understanding of responsible AI controls, engineering security, resiliency, data sensitivity, and risk-based governance
  • Strong understanding of global data governance, privacy, and regulatory requirements
  • Experience with modern data platform architectures, including data lakes, data warehouses, lakehouses, and distributed computing frameworks
  • Experience with enterprise metadata, catalog, and lineage platforms
  • Practical expertise with data contracts and schema governance

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
289,097 Employees
Year Founded: 1799

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.

Why Work With Us

Our technologists work on a diverse range of solutions that include strategic technology initiatives, big data, mobile, electronic payments, machine learning, cybersecurity, enterprise cloud development, and other state-of-the-art technologies.

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