Senior Lead Software Engineer - ML Engineer

JPMorgan Chase & Co. • Jersey City, NJ

72d • $175,750 - $260,000

About The Position

As a Lead Software Engineer (Individual Contributor) at JPMorganChase within Corporate & Enterprise Technology, you will build and deliver scalable, production-grade data and cloud solutions for regulatory model applications and modernization initiatives. This hands-on role covers design, development, and production support, using PySpark/Python, Databricks (DBX), and AWS while partnering with cross-functional teams. Strong candidates may also have experience enabling or building AI agent development.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of software engineering experience and strong computer science fundamentals.
• Strong hands-on experience with PySpark, Python, Databricks (DBX), and AWS.
• Experience building and operating production-grade systems with attention to quality, reliability, and observability.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in dynamic, ambiguous environments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with C++, Scala, and/or Java.
• Data engineering experience; machine learning exposure is a plus.
• Experience enabling or building AI agent development, including LLM-enabled workflows/orchestration, evaluation, or guardrails.
• An advanced degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy regulatory model applications and cloud modernization solutions.
• Build scalable distributed data processing solutions using PySpark/Python and Databricks (DBX).
• Implement secure, resilient AWS-based architectures and integration patterns.
• Write high-quality code, tests, and documentation; contribute to reviews and release readiness.
• Communicate architecture and delivery plans through clear technical documentation and tech decks.
• Partner with product, data, model, and platform teams to deliver outcomes on time.
• Support production-grade systems, including their quality, reliability, and observability.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package, including base salary and, for eligible roles, commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation in cash and/or forfeitable equity.
• Comprehensive health care coverage.
• On-site health and wellness centers.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Backup childcare.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Mental health support.
• Financial coaching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed