This role will lead the design and implementation of JPMC-VPC, a next-generation software-defined networking platform that will replace legacy infrastructure and provide the foundation for future innovation. You will help modernize JPMorgan Chase's network platform by advancing software-defined networking technologies that improve resilience, scalability, security, and operational efficiency.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and architect core components of JPMC-VPC, including control plane, distribution plane, data plane (OVS/DPU), software gateways, load balancers, and IPAM systems.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code and review, test, and debug code written by others.
• Write production-quality software in Go, Python, Rust, or C/C++ to support large-scale networking infrastructure.
• Create complex, scalable, and reusable software frameworks using appropriate software design patterns and engineering best practices.
• Architect and govern AI-enabled engineering workflows using enterprise-authorized tools to improve delivery speed, code quality, operational effectiveness, and engineering productivity while establishing appropriate security, resiliency, and validation controls.
• Apply knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) tools, automation frameworks, infrastructure as code, CI/CD practices, and observability platforms to improve engineering outcomes at scale.
• Advise cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders on complex technical matters and emerging technologies within networking, distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and software-defined networking.
• Collaborate with strategic vendor partners, including Red Hat and NVIDIA, on technology roadmaps, integrations, and platform evolution.
• Influence leaders and senior stakeholders across business, product, architecture, and technology teams to drive strategic technology decisions.
• Contribute to the development and adoption of modern engineering methodologies, standards, and technical practices across teams.
• Serve as the function’s go-to subject matter expert for networking technologies, software-defined infrastructure, and distributed systems.
• Translate highly complex technical issues, trends, and approaches to leadership to drive innovation and enable strategic technology decisions.
• Represent JPMorganChase in open-source communities, industry forums, and strategic technology partnerships as appropriate.
• Create durable, reusable software capabilities and frameworks that can be leveraged across teams and functions.
• Champion the firm's culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• 12+ years of experience designing and building large-scale networking platforms, distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, software-defined networking solutions, or related technologies.
• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and advanced applied experience.
• Hands-on experience delivering system design, application development, testing, deployment, and operational stability.
• Expert-level proficiency in one or more programming languages, with strong experience in Go, Python, Rust, or C/C++.
• Demonstrated experience designing and leading adoption of AI-enabled engineering practices using enterprise-authorized tools, including governance, validation, security, and responsible AI controls.
• Strong understanding of responsible AI principles, engineering risk management, data sensitivity, security, resiliency, and governance considerations.
• Hands-on experience with software-defined networking technologies such as OVN, OVS, or equivalent platforms.
• Expert knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, load balancing, and distributed network architectures.
• Experience with modern software engineering practices including CI/CD, infrastructure as code, observability, automation, and cloud-native development.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technology challenges through application of advanced engineering techniques and emerging technologies.
• Proven ability to influence across teams and functions and drive technology outcomes at scale.
• Ability to present complex technical concepts and recommendations to senior leaders and executives.
• Practical cloud-native experience.
• Expertise in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong understanding of business objectives and the ability to align technology solutions to business outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience with DPU/SmartNIC technologies, including NVIDIA BlueField, AMD Pensando, or Intel IPU.
• Knowledge of high-performance networking frameworks such as eBPF, XDP, and DPDK.
• Experience with Kubernetes networking and CNI implementations, including Cilium, Calico, or Flannel.
• Understanding of advanced networking and routing technologies including BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, and EVPN.
• Experience building and operating large-scale software-defined networking platforms in enterprise or cloud environments.
• Experience contributing to open-source networking technologies or industry standards organizations.
• Experience collaborating with infrastructure, cloud, and platform engineering organizations to deliver software-defined infrastructure solutions.