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JPMorgan Chase High-Performance Computing Research - Lead Software Engineer in New York, New York
We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.
As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Chief Technology Office's Global Technology & Applied Research team, you serve as a seasoned member of an agile team to design and deliver production quality technology implementation in a secure, stable, and scalable way. You are responsible for carrying out critical technology solutions across multiple research areas within the team in support of the firm's business objectives. You work in close collaboration with the quantum inspired algorithm research team.
Job responsibilities
Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
Develops secure high-quality production code in C, C++, Python and other languages and reviews and debugs code written by others. Write high-quality documentation and unit tests for the software solutions
Design and implement high-performance distributed executions of the software solutions and deploy them onto distributed platforms including multi-threaded CPUs, multiple CPUs and GPUs
Optimize the software solutions for execution speed, memory efficiency and communication latency through algorithmic improvements and vectorization
Work with the quantum-inspired algorithm researchers to identify bottlenecks in subroutines of the algorithms and devise methods to speed up the executions
Identify dependencies in the code to ensure seamless execution in other environments
Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams 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
Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts with 5+ years of applied experience.
Bachelor's degree combined with 4+ years of industry experience in algorithm execution or a Master's or Ph.D. degree in computer science, physics, math, engineering or related fields combined with 2+ years of industry experience
Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
Advanced in one or more programming language(s) - Proficiency in Python
Experience leading software projects.
Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems
Practical cloud native experience
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Proficiency in C++ and Standard Template Library (STL). Proficiency in C / Julia
Experience with GPU acceleration and distributed programming of algorithms (CUDA, OpenCL, OpenMP, MPI, AVX)
Familiarity with mainstream compilers (gcc, icc, llvm/clang) especially their features and options related to tuning the performance of the compiled software
Experience in implementing data structures for randomized algorithms in big data settings (e.g., Sketching techniques, sampling techniques for numerical linear algebra)
Experience in building tensor network libraries for applications in machine learning and optimization. Experience in using FPGAs to accelerate algorithms across machine learning or optimization
Experience in running large scale Monte-Carlo simulations. Experience in accelerating annealing type algorithms using GPUs
Experience in finance is a plus, though no prior familiarity with financial use cases is required
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. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and 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. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
Base Pay/Salary
New York,NY $152,000.00 - $215,000.00 / year