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# Principal Software Engineer - AI/ML Data Platforms - Executive Director

- **Company:** JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Apache HTTP Server, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Engineering, Software Quality, Computer Engineering, Online Analytical Processing, Online Service Provider, Open Source Technology, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Information Technology, Production Code, Data Management, Golang
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jpmc.fa.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/requisitions/preview/210799651

## About the Role

* Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and advanced applied experience
 * Practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
 * Proficiency in one or more of the following languages: Rust, Java, Go, C++
 * 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.
 * Proven track record building and operating 24x7, tier-1 online services.
 * Demonstrated prior experience with influencing across functions and teams and delivering value at scale
 * Experience applying expertise and new methods to determine solutions for complex technology problems across various technical disciplines
 * Extensive practical cloud native experience
 * Expertise in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

 * Familiarity with open-source projects in the OLAP/data stack: Apache DataFusion, DuckDB, Apache Arrow Flight SQL.

## Description

* Advises and leads on the strategy and development of multiple products, applications, and technologies across a portfolio
 * Creates novel code solutions and drives the development of new production code capabilities across teams and functions
 * 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.
 * Translates highly complex technical issues, trends, and approaches to leadership to drive the firm's innovation and enable leaders to make strategic, well-informed decisions about technology advancements
 * Drives adoption and implementation 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 across business, product, and technology teams and successfully manages senior stakeholder relationships
 * Serves as the function's go-to subject matter expert
 * Build and operate 24x7, tier-1 online services
 * Champions the firm's culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect