Principal Architect: Transformative AI

Job Description

If you are excited about shaping the future of technology and driving significant business impact in financial services, we are looking for people just like you. Join our team and help us develop game-changing, high-quality solutions.

As a Principal Architect at JPMorganChase within Asset and Wealth Management you provide expertise to enhance and develop architecture platforms based on modern cloud-based technologies, as well as support the adoption of strategic global solutions.

As a Generative AI Executive Director , you will lead the design and delivery of production-grade LLM systems that power mission-critical products for thousands of professionals. Your technical leadership will empower teams to innovate and accelerate the adoption of AI at scale. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to bridge advanced AI research with robust engineering, ensuring our solutions are reliable, secure, and built for real business impact.

Job Responsibilities:

• Architects scalable APIs and agentic workflows, enabling automation and efficiency across the firm
• Architects and delivers production LLM-based systems for text, image, speech, and video applications
• Collaborates closely with ML Engineering, Product Management, and Cloud Engineering to ensure reliability and security
• Bridges advanced AI research with robust engineering to build innovative, scalable, production-ready solutions
• Drives results with an entrepreneurial mindset in a fast-paced, high-impact environment
• Actively advocates for firmwide frameworks, tools, and practices of the Software Development Life Cycle

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 7+ years applied experience
• Holds a Masters or possesses equivalent experience in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with Java, Python, Java Spring, ORM frameworks, Agentic AI frameworks (a2a, langGraph), messaging frameworks, unit and automated testing frameworks (BDD, Functional & Performance), and databases
• Demonstrates extensive hands-on experience in software engineering and ML engineering, with a proven track record of shipping production systems
• Advanced knowledge of software architecture, applications, and technical processes with in-depth expertise in one or more technical disciplines (e.g., cloud, AI, ML, distributed systems)
• Architects and implements high-throughput, low-latency microservices with WebSocket, gRPC, REST, and GraphQL, including protocol buffer schema design, streaming endpoints, and load balancing
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Knowledge of advanced agentic workflows, including multi-agent coordination, stateful task management, and integration with enterprise event-driven architectures
• Agent Guardrails and Evaluation frameworks
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

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

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.​