Sr Lead Software Engineer VPC

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

• We require 10+ years of experience in systems engineering, networking, or distributed systems.
• We need practical experience across system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• We are looking for advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Go, Python, C/C++, or Rust.
• We value a proven track record of influencing across functions and teams while delivering impact at scale.
• We require hands-on experience with software-defined networking technologies such as OVN, OVS, or equivalent.
• We need expert-level knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, and load balancing.
• We expect experience with modern engineering practices such as CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and observability.
• We require experience applying specialized expertise and new methods to solve complex technology problems across multiple technical disciplines.
• We look for extensive practical cloud-native experience.
• We require 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.

• We advise and lead the strategy and development of multiple products, applications, and technologies across a portfolio.
• We design and architect core components of JPMC-VPC, including the control plane, data plane, software gateways, load balancers, and IPAM systems.
• We create innovative code solutions and drive new production code capabilities across teams and functions.
• We write production-quality code in Go, Python, or C/C++ for networking infrastructure.
• We translate highly complex technical issues, trends, and approaches for leadership to support informed technology decisions.
• We collaborate with vendor partners such as Red Hat and NVIDIA on roadmap planning and integration.
• We represent JPMC in open-source communities and industry forums.
• We drive adoption and implementation of technical methods aligned with the latest product development practices.
• We build durable, reusable software frameworks that can be leveraged across teams and functions.
• We influence business, product, and technology stakeholders and manage senior relationships effectively.
• We champion our culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect.

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

More:

hackajob is collaborating with J.P. Morgan to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. We are seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer within our VPC Network organization to help design and implement JPMC-VPC, a software-defined networking platform that will replace our legacy infrastructure and support future innovation. You will work in our Global Technology Infrastructure group, a team focused on building high-quality products and solutions in a stable, resilient, and secure environment. We offer a competitive total rewards package, with salary determined by role, experience, skill set, and location, along with benefits that may include comprehensive health care, wellness centers, retirement savings, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, and financial coaching. We value diversity and inclusion, provide equal opportunity employment, and may require enhanced pre-hire screening for this high risk role.

last updated 37 week of 2026