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Principal Software Engineer- Core AI Platform

JPMorgan Chase · Seattle, WA · posted 40 days ago

In short: Principal Software Engineer- Core AI Platform at JPMorgan Chase in Seattle, WA, posted 40 days ago.

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The job

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Employer	JPMorgan Chase
Location	Seattle, Washington
Field	Technology › Data, analytics and AI
Level	Senior Level
Source category	Data and Analytics
Posted	2026-09-29 (40 days ago)
Work arrangement	On-site at the location listed
Pay	Not published in the source listing

Job description

If you are looking for a game-changing career, working for one of the world's leading financial institutions, you've come to the right place.

As a Principal Engineer at JPMorgan Chase on the Core AI Infrastructure Platform team, you will design and promote the shared ecosystem that unifies our training and inference pipelines across hybrid-cloud and Neo-cloud environments. If you thrive on solving deep infrastructure challenges, establishing resilient SRE standards, and building foundational tech stack that enables thousands of engineers to safely and efficiently deploy cutting-edge AI models into production, this is your opportunity to shape the future of AI infrastructure at scale.

Job responsibilities

Architect and Design solutions to enhance the reliability and scalability of AI/ML platforms and applications to accommodate fast-growing demand
Build and enhance reusable platform services, APIs, SDKs, agents, skills, and libraries that standardize how application teams consume model hosting, inference, and AI/ML managed services
Partner with AI infrastructure training, inference, and architecture teams to implement AI Foundation Services capabilities that unblock AI use cases, supporting delivery from technical design through build, launch, and early operational support
Own and evolve non-functional requirements and build/enhance tooling for observability, resilience, security controls, infrastructure management, and cost optimization
Establish and enforce standards and reference architectures for reliability, observability, automation, and operational readiness across services
Partner with product and platform engineering teams to define and meet service reliability targets, including performance, availability, and recoverability
Participate in on-call rotations, debug and resolve complex production issues; identify systemic gaps and drive durable remediation
Mentor and guide engineers; raise the bar on engineering quality, documentation, and operational rigor

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 10+ years applied experience
Strong hands-on coding experience in Python with experience delivering production-grade services
Demonstrated experience leading effective use of approved AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., for coding, code review, test acceleration, troubleshooting) with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security
Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; experience coaching engineers on safe, compliant adoption within delivery practices
Hands-on practical experience with system design, automated testing, debugging, and operational stability for production software
Experience implementing observability, logging, metrics, alerts, Service Level Objectives, incident response practices, and root-cause analysis for services in production
Working knowledge of software application development and technical processes, with depth in one or more areas such as cloud platforms, artificial intelligence, machine learning platforms, distributed systems, or infrastructure engineering
Ability to break down technical requirements into executable engineering tasks, manage dependencies, and deliver against milestones in partnership with product and application teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical decisions, trade-offs, issues, and risks to engineering teams and stakeholders

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Proven skills in managing AI infrastructure on cloud platforms including deployment, scaling, monitoring, and optimizing machine learning workloads
Experience building reusable \"golden path\" assets such as templates, reference implementations, SDKs, automated tests, onboarding guides, and deployment patterns
Experience developing generative AI applications/AI agents and/or implementing AI-assisted operations with appropriate guardrails

ABOUT US

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. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

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

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Global Technology Infrastructure group is a team of innovators who love technology as much as you do. Together, you'll use a disciplined, innovative and a business focused approach to develop a wide variety of high-quality products and solutions. You'll work in a stable, resilient and secure operating environment where you-and the products you deliver-will thrive.

High Risk Roles (HRR) are sensitive roles within the technology organization that require high assurance of the integrity of staff by virtue of 1) sensitive cybersecurity and technology functions they perform within systems or 2) information they receive regarding sensitive cybersecurity or technology matters. Users in these roles are subject to enhanced pre-hire screening which includes both criminal and credit background checks (as allowed by law). The enhanced screening will need to be successfully completed prior to commencing employment or assignment.

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About the role

This is a Senior Level role in the Technology field (Data, analytics and AI) at JPMorgan Chase. Senior roles usually expect substantial experience, ownership of results and often the ability to guide others.

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The city

The job is in Seattle, WA. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How Seattle compares. Among the 80 largest places in Washington, Seattle is #1 by population, #76 for homeownership (#1 = highest), #8 for college degrees (#1 = most), #8 for remote work (#1 = most). Its county, King County, is #1 of 39 counties for average pay ($132,279).

The place in numbers

Seattle has 754,195 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 9.6% of the population of Washington. It covers 84 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 8,979 people per square mile. The median age is 35.6, 7% younger than the state median (35.6 against 38.3).

Housing

The median gross rent is $2,030 a month (rent plus utilities), 15% above the state median ($2,030 against $1,760). Over a year that is 19.7% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $938,600, which is 7.6 times the median household income ($123,860); a ratio above 5 usually means buying is out of reach without savings or a second income. 43.7% of households own their home, 31% below the state average (43.7% against 63.8%). A low ownership share points to a rental-heavy market with more apartments and shorter stays.

Work and pay

The Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan area has 2,086,210 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $72,610 a year, 42% above the national median ($72,610 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (212,900 jobs, median $59,660); business and financial operations (201,160 jobs, median $101,950); computer and mathematical (194,970 jobs, median $156,000). The area is most specialised in computer and mathematical (2.8 times) and architecture and engineering (1.4 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($168,110) and computer and mathematical ($156,000). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of King County was 4.8%. 74.0% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in King County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 36.6% drive alone, 11.9% use public transit, 8.1% walk, 34.8% work from home. 13.9% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 18% below the state average (13.9% against 16.9%). Remote work is more common than in the state as a whole, which widens the set of employers a resident can work for without moving.

People and education

68.5% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 73% above the state share (68.5% against 39.6%). 20.1% of residents were born outside the United States, 31% above the state share (20.1% against 15.4%). The poverty rate is 9.9%, about the same as the state rate (9.9% against 9.9%).

Climate

The warmest month is Aug, averaging 65°F (18.3°C), and the coolest is Dec at 39°F (3.8°C). About 1,230 mm (48 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Nov is the wettest month (188 mm) and Jul the driest (19 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: Mercer Island (7 miles, rent 23% higher); Bainbridge Island (7 miles, rent 8% higher); Kirkland (9 miles, rent 18% higher); Bellevue (9 miles, rent 27% higher). Rent differences are against Seattle; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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Where to live

CITY Official statistics Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · Data: ACS 2020–2024

Places within 50 miles (straight line) of Seattle, WA that have a guide, with what living there costs. No pay estimate is shown because the title did not match one occupation.

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Place ⇅	Distance from the job city ⇅	Median rent ⇅	Median home value ⇅	Median household income ⇅	Commute 45+ min ⇅	Rent as % of occupation pay ⇅	Open jobs there ⇅
Seattle, WA	0 mi	$2,030	$938,600	$123,860	13.9%	n/a	Jobs
Mercer Island, WA	7 mi	$2,502	$2,000,001	$219,069	8.7%	n/a	—
Bainbridge Island, WA	7 mi	$2,194	$1,155,900	$172,188	37.2%	n/a	—
Kirkland, WA	9 mi	$2,401	$1,115,400	$150,414	10.8%	n/a	—
Bellevue, WA	9 mi	$2,572	$1,340,300	$165,576	11.1%	n/a	Jobs
Shoreline, WA	10 mi	$1,985	$811,100	$112,751	17.1%	n/a	—
Burien, WA	10 mi	$1,782	$638,800	$91,318	15.5%	n/a	—
Kenmore, WA	10 mi	$1,949	$920,800	$139,764	19.3%	n/a	—
Tukwila, WA	10 mi	$1,898	$489,000	$78,381	14.6%	n/a	—
Redmond, WA	12 mi	$2,409	$1,167,800	$162,560	9.8%	n/a	Jobs
Renton, WA	12 mi	$1,998	$672,600	$100,432	22.0%	n/a	Jobs
Mountlake Terrace, WA	12 mi	$2,004	$667,300	$107,687	17.8%	n/a	—
SeaTac, WA	12 mi	$1,660	$519,700	$81,104	14.7%	n/a	—
Bothell, WA	13 mi	$2,346	$925,100	$140,427	16.6%	n/a	—
Edmonds, WA	13 mi	$1,903	$890,100	$122,449	16.7%	n/a	—
Bothell West, WA	14 mi	$2,511	$824,900	$153,449	29.0%	n/a	—
Lynnwood, WA	15 mi	$1,742	$686,900	$77,704	19.6%	n/a	Jobs
Sammamish, WA	15 mi	$2,857	$1,407,300	$239,690	18.2%	n/a	—
Issaquah, WA	15 mi	$2,590	$963,000	$154,669	12.8%	n/a	—
Fairwood, WA	15 mi	$2,233	$733,200	$122,134	28.0%	n/a	—

Career paths

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Cybersecurity (366) Software engineering (1880) Cloud, IT and infrastructure (504) Product management (412)

Distances

CITY Calculation (straight line) Source: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (coordinates) · Data: 2024

How far Seattle, WA is from the 20 largest US cities, in straight-line miles (not driving distance). Click a column to sort.

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From ⇅	Straight-line distance (miles) ⇅	Population of that city ⇅
Seattle, WA	0 mi	754,195
San Francisco, CA	684 mi	830,235
San Jose, CA	714 mi	990,138
Los Angeles, CA	962 mi	3,857,263
Denver, CO	1,024 mi	718,877
San Diego, CA	1,059 mi	1,389,526
Phoenix, AZ	1,108 mi	1,642,323
Oklahoma City, OK	1,524 mi	697,125
Fort Worth, TX	1,658 mi	963,194
Dallas, TX	1,681 mi	1,307,930
Chicago, IL	1,732 mi	2,711,226
Austin, TX	1,769 mi	979,539
San Antonio, TX	1,784 mi	1,479,835
Indianapolis, IN	1,869 mi	885,860
Houston, TX	1,888 mi	2,328,253
Columbus, OH	2,009 mi	914,802
Charlotte, NC	2,283 mi	903,844
Philadelphia, PA	2,374 mi	1,579,706
New York, NY	2,407 mi	8,483,844
Jacksonville, FL	2,452 mi	977,670

Nearby cities with open jobs (within 120 miles)

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City ⇅	Straight-line distance ⇅	Open jobs ⇅
Bellevue, WA	9 mi	75
Redmond, WA	12 mi	3
Lynnwood, WA	15 mi	3

The employer

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size: Large Size; industries: Financial Services; locations on The Muse: Manhattan, NY.

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Median rent in Seattle is $2,030 a month and median household income $123,860 (ACS 2020–2024).

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Wages and projections: BLS OEWS (May 2025) and Employment Projections 2025–35.
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