- Base Pay/Salary: Jersey City,NJ $123,500.00-$150,000.00
You’re ready to gain the skills and experience needed to grow within your role and advance your career — and we have the perfect software engineering opportunity for you.
As a Software Engineer II at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate Sector, Employee Platforms teams, you will develop, optimize, and maintain Linux system-level software components that require high throughput, low latency, and strong fault tolerance. As an emerging member of a software engineering team, you execute software solutions through the design, development, and technical troubleshooting of multiple components within a technical product, application, or system, while gaining the skills and experience needed to grow within your role.
Job Responsibilities
- You will design, implement, and maintain Linux system software in C/C++, prioritizing performance, stability, and recoverability in a critical runtime environment.
- You will diagnose and resolve complex issues across the stack using advanced debugging and profiling techniques, with a focus on root-cause analysis, regression prevention, and measurable performance improvement.
- You will contribute to WebKit-based GUI capabilities where needed, ensuring responsive rendering, robust event handling, and clean integration with underlying system services.
- You will integrate and troubleshoot device connectivity involving common computer peripherals and I/O interfaces, translating device-level requirements and behaviors into reliable software operation and clear operational diagnostics.
- You will apply Agile SDLC practices, including iterative delivery, code review, automated testing, and continuous integration habits aligned to team standards.
- You will maintain strong tooling and automation habits to improve code quality and delivery speed, while keeping solutions maintainable, testable, and production-ready.
- You will collaborate across engineering, QA, product, and adjacent platform teams to align requirements, surface risks early, and deliver predictable outcomes.
-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
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 2+ years applied experience
- Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
- Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages
- Working knowledge of C/C++ in Linux environment
- Hands-on experience using enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment (e.g., for coding, testing, troubleshooting, or documentation) with demonstrated ability to critically evaluate and validate AI-generated outputs.
- Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations.
- Experience across the whole Software Development Life Cycle
- Exposure to agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
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
