Senior Manager of Software Engineering, Research & Development

JPMorgan Chase

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Jersey City, NJ
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53 days ago
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. is a global financial services firm and one of the largest banks in the world, offering investment banking, commercial banking, asset management, and consumer financial services.

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TL;DR · Senior Manager of Software Engineering, Research & Development

As a Senior Manager of Software Engineering - Research & Development for the NEO and BRIE Platforms within the Commercial and Investment Banking - Data Analytics Payment Team, you will lead a team of engineers to set technical direction for emerging technologies across agent runtime and data platform estates. You will manage the research and development agenda for query federation, policy, storage, cataloging, and caching while leading structured technology evaluations and proofs of concept. The role involves driving adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices, overseeing SDLC automation, and reviewing team code and designs. Required skills include proficiency in Java, Python, or Rust, along with expertise in CI/CD, application resiliency, and security. You will solve complex problems involving distributed data systems, LLMs, RAG architectures, and vector databases within the context of financial services IT systems.

What does a Software Engineering Manager earn?

Median $223750 from 106 postings across 38 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Manage the career development, coaching, and performance of a team of 4–5 software engineers.
  • Translate platform strategy into a prioritized roadmap for query federation, policy, storage, and caching technologies.
  • Lead structured technology evaluations and proofs of concept to provide architectural and security recommendations.
  • Drive the adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices to improve code quality and delivery speed.
  • Establish and scale operating practices for SDLC automation and measurable performance metrics across multiple teams.
  • Review and debug team code and designs while making critical technical decisions.
  • Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors and internal teams to assess architectural designs and technical credentials.
  • Manage team resources, budgets, and tactical operations to ensure stable and scalable platform outcomes.

What we're looking for

  • Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and 5+ years of applied experience.
  • At least 2 years of experience leading and coaching teams of technologists.
  • Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
  • Experience hiring, developing, and recognizing talent while setting expectations for team output.
  • Advanced proficiency in one or more programming languages: Java, Python, or Rust.
  • Demonstrated experience leading the use of approved AI-assisted software development tools and understanding responsible AI practices.
  • Proficiency in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle, including CI/CD, application resiliency, and security.
  • In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems.
  • Experience with specific data technologies like query federation, policy engines, OLAP stores, or LLM architectures (preferred).
  • Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code and containerized deployments (preferred).

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