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Principal Software Engineer/Developer

Fidelity

Location

Jersey City, NJ

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/9/2026

Compensation

$189,592 - $199,592 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Master's with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.4% approval-62% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

This position involves designing and implementing digital assets technology solutions, focusing on developing low latency trading software in an Agile environment. The role requires creating high-performance algorithms for trading and crypto trading while ensuring that business requirements are met. The candidate will work closely with architecture design teams and serve as a liaison for business units to resolve project-related issues. Mentorship of junior team members and advising senior management on technical strategy are also key aspects of this role.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field and five years of experience as a Principal Software Engineer/Developer.
  • Alternatively, a Master's degree in a related field and three years of experience in the same role.
  • Demonstrated expertise in developing distributed, low-latency, high throughput applications using CI/CD, TDD, and Agile methodologies.
  • Experience with Java, Python, Spring Boot, Kafka, and AWS in an electronic trading environment.
  • Proficiency in applying DevOps principles throughout the SDLC using Jenkins, Git, Maven, Docker, and Sonar.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in architecture design teams and define application-level architecture.
  • Develop applications on complex projects, components, and subsystems for the division.
  • Recommend development testing tools and methodologies and validate test plans.
  • Ensure QA readiness of software deliverables and develop comprehensive documentation.
  • Establish full project life cycle plans for complex projects across multiple platforms.
  • Meet project goals on-time and on-budget while advising on risk assessment strategies.
  • Plan and coordinate project schedules and assignments for multiple projects.
  • Act as a primary liaison for business units to resolve various project and technology issues.
  • Provide technology solutions to daily issues and technical evaluation estimates.
  • Mentor junior team members and perform complex technical and functional analysis.

Benefits

  • Fidelity offers competitive compensation, annual bonuses, retirement contributions, comprehensive healthcare coverage, parental leave, tuition assistance, wellness programs, and extensive professional development opportunities.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Fidelity Technology Group Llc D B A Fidelity Investments

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

64

FY2026

Approval rate

99.4%

FY2026

LCA certified

1,080

FY2026

Entry-level share

1.5%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-62%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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