Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions for Smart Order Routing, Pre-trade Risk Management, Exchange Connectivity, and Direct Market Access. 

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial & Investment Bank's Electronic Trading Technology group, you’ll join a world-class team operating across major financial centers including New York, London, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. As a C++ developer, help us optimize trade execution across global markets and make a real impact in the world of finance.

If you excel in fast-paced environments and possess deep expertise in algorithms, data structures, and operating systems, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact at the forefront of electronic trading.

Job responsibilities:

Design and build high-performance, low-latency trading algorithms and strategies that power our electronic trading platforms.Lead complex projects and take full ownership of critical applications and components.Optimize and enhance our codebase for maximum performance, scalability, and reliability.Ensure system stability and robustness through rigorous testing and debugging.Collaborate closely with business partners and technology teams to translate requirements into innovative technical solutions.Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies in algorithmic trading and smart order routing.Proactively identify and resolve issues, ensuring seamless execution of our technology roadmap.Engage in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle for our electronic trading services.Demonstrate sound judgment and leadership under pressure, especially in time-sensitive situations.Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience

Advanced proficiency in C++11/14, STL, and data structures.Strong Unix/Linux expertise, with deep knowledge of multithreading and TCP/IP network programming.Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming, software architecture, and algorithms.Experience across all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Experience with kernel tuning and low-level system programming. Familiarity with Boost libraries.Expertise in TCP/IP socket programming.Knowledge of FIX protocol.Background in Equities, Futures, and Options Electronic Trading Technology.Exposure to modern CI/CD development practices.