Lead Software Engineer AIML/Python

Job description

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.
The Machine Learning Center of Excellence (MLCOE) team partners across the firm to create and share Machine Learning Solutions for our most challenging business problems.

In this role you will work and collaborate with a team comprised of a multi-disciplinary community of experts focused exclusively on Machine Learning.

On this team you will work with cutting-edge techniques in disciplines such as Deep Learning and Reinforcement Learning.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within Corporate -AI/ML Data Platforms team, you are an integral part of a team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way.

In this role as a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives.

In this role your primary clients will be AI Research (AIR) and the Machine learning Centre of Excellence (MLCoE)

**Job responsibilities**

+ Works closely with Data Scientists and AI Researchers to advance experiments into more robust, scalable, highly optimized production-grade apps.
+ Develops and writes software applications for AI/ML platforms as well as building Generative AI based applications including Agents.
+ Utilizes creative problem-solving skills to design, develop, and troubleshoot technical solutions, thinking beyond conventional approaches to innovate and resolve complex technical challenges.
+ Proactively identifies opportunities to streamline, eliminate, or automate the remediation of recurring issues and developer challenges, enhancing the operational efficiency and excellence of software applications and systems.
+ Leads evaluation sessions (cross-team) to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture.
+ Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies.
+ Mentors and drives best practices across the team, which includes junior engineers, researchers and data scientists as they prototype solutions.

**Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills**

+ Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
+ Practical experience in Infrastructure as Code development, ideally using Terraform.
+ Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and ensuring operational stability.
+ Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages, with a strong focus on Python.
+ Expertise in automation and continuous integration, delivery, and testing (CI/CD/CT) methods.
+ Comprehensive understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Model Development Life Cycle (MDLC).
+ Deep understanding of agile methodologies and basic proficiency in architectural frameworks.
+ Demonstrated proficiency in platform development and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.).

**Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills**

+ Proficient in utilizing AI tools to enhance productivity and efficiency in daily tasks.
+ Self-motivated and proactive, with a strong ability to identify issues and challenge the status quo.
+ Demonstrates initiative in learning and adapting to new technologies and methodologies.
+ Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

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.

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JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

**Base Pay/Salary**
New York,NY $152,000.00 - $215,000.00 / year; Jersey City,NJ $152,000.00 - $215,000.00 / year

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