Perl Software Engineer Jobs in New York (NOW HIRING)

hackajob is collaborating with J.P. Morgan to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 JPMorganChase within the Electronic Trading Technology team, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives.

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
• Design, develop, and test reliable, high-quality C++ code for trading connectivity and risk controls on Unix/Linux platforms. Implement end-to-end low latency client setups, including production rollout and post-release validation.
• Automate remediation for recurring issues to improve operational stability.
• Establish and execute test strategies for latency, throughput, and resiliency.
• Lead the development of market access trading and risk management modules.
• Participate across the software development lifecycle of electronic trading services.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Business Analysts, and Operations teams.
• Integrate FPGA pipelines with C++ software for deterministic performance.
• Drives team adoption of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted engineering practices within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test strategy acceleration, incident/root-cause analysis support), while establishing consistent validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of effective patterns across the team.
• Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation.
• Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Proficiency in modern C++ on Unix, Linux with strong multithreading and object-oriented design fundamentals. Ultra Low Latency experience required
• Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability in production environments.
• Scripting skills (Python, Perl, Shell) for automating development, testing, and operational tasks.
• Advanced understanding of Agile methodologies, including CI/CD, resiliency, and security. Ability to review and debug code written by others. Knowledge of low-level TCP/IP and network stack behavior.
• Comfort working closely with infrastructure and networking teams.
• 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
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline.
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Demonstrated experience in low latency design and development using C/C++, including DMA, exchange connectivity, and pre-trade risk systems.
• Exposure to FPGA development for financial industry applications, including embedded software and kernel driver development for FPGAs and related systems.
• Proficiency in PCIe and low-latency networking (TCP/IP sockets, L1/L3 switching) in Linux, including FPGA-based hardware acceleration and Solarflare Ethernet NIC integration with C++.
• Experience implementing and certifying exchange connectivity using FIX, SBE, and native binary protocols, with a focus on low latency order entry, as well as creating and automating test strategies for functional and non-functional requirements in production-like environments.

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's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.