Sr Principal Software Engineer VPC

Salary: $61,000 - 101,000 per year Requirements:

• 12+ years of experience in systems engineering, networking, or distributed systems
• Practical background delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational reliability
• Expert proficiency in one or more programming languages: Go, Python, C/C++, or Rust
• Proven ability to influence across functions and teams while delivering value at scale
• Hands-on experience with software-defined networking technologies such as OVN, OVS, or similar
• Advanced knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, and load balancing
• Experience with modern engineering practices such as CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and observability
• Ability to apply technical expertise and new approaches to solve complex problems across multiple disciplines
• Extensive cloud-native experience
• Degree or equivalent expertise in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
• Preferred: experience with DPU/SmartNIC technologies such as NVIDIA BlueField, AMD Pensando, or Intel IPU
• Preferred: knowledge of eBPF, XDP, DPDK, or other high-performance networking frameworks
• Preferred: experience with CNI implementations such as Cilium, Calico, or Flannel, and Kubernetes networking
• Preferred: understanding of BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN, or other advanced routing protocols

• Advise on and lead the strategy and evolution of multiple products, applications, and technologies across our portfolio
• Design and architect core elements of JPMC-VPC, including the control plane, distribution plane, data plane, software gateways, load balancers, and IPAM systems
• Create original code solutions and drive new production capabilities across teams and functions
• Write production-ready code in Go, Python, Rust, or C/C++ for networking infrastructure
• Translate complex technical issues, trends, and approaches for leadership to support informed technology decisions
• Collaborate with vendor partners such as Red Hat and NVIDIA on roadmap planning and integration
• Represent us in open-source communities and industry forums
• Drive the adoption and implementation of technical methods aligned with modern product development practices
• Build durable, reusable software frameworks used across teams and functions
• Influence business, product, and technology stakeholders while managing senior relationships
• Champion our culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

• Architect
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• Support
• Kubernetes
• Load Balancing
• Python
• Rust
• TCP/IP
• Network

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We are JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, serving millions of consumers, small businesses, and leading corporate, institutional, and government clients through the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans more than 200 years, and 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, with base salary determined by the role, experience, skills, and location, plus potential commission or discretionary incentive compensation for eligible roles. Our benefits may 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. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, provide equal opportunity employment, and make reasonable accommodations where required. You will join our Global Technology Infrastructure team, a group of innovators that values a disciplined, inventive, business-focused approach in a stable, resilient, and secure operating environment. This is a High Risk Role, which may require enhanced pre-hire screening, including criminal and credit background checks as permitted by law.

last updated 40 week of 2026