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About the Role

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing and maintaining the technology that powers Nasdaq's Derivatives Market System. You will work on real-time, mission-critical platforms that demand high throughput, minimal latency, and exceptional reliability. This role is for an existing vacancy within Nasdaq.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain real-time trading systems that support mission-critical business operations.
• Review system requirements and translate them into scalable, reliable software solutions.
• Code, test, debug, and implement software across the full development lifecycle.
• Mentor team members in their work relative to designing, coding, testing and/or customizing software solutions to meet requirements.
• Champion continuous improvement in system performance and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure applications meet rigorous performance and security standards.
• Exercise innovative thinking, design and delivery of competitive software solutions.
• Stay up to date on technology trends and the competitive landscape, incorporating insights into solution design.
• Provide a deep domain and industry experience and expertise to design and develop creative solutions.

Requirements

• A Masters’ Degree or double degree qualified in a discipline related to Computer Science and our industry; or equivalent work experience.
• 8-10+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java programming and object-oriented design principles.
• Proven ability to work independently, solve complex problems, and deliver high-quality code.
• Clear communication skills with experience working in collaborative, fast-paced environments.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; Nasdaq will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity.

Skills

• Java programming
• Object-oriented design principles
• High-performance systems
• Low-latency systems
• Mission-critical systems
• AWS
• Cloud platforms
• AI/ML technologies

Location

• Philadelphia

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• 8-10+ years of professional software development experience

Education Level

• Masters’ Degree or equivalent work experience

Benefits

• 401(k) program with 6% employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount
• Student loan repayment program up to $10k
• Company paid life and disability plans
• Generous paid time off
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Health spending account with employer contribution
• Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing
• Gym membership discounts
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility benefits
• Paid bereavement leave
• Company gift matching program
• Employee resource groups
• Paid volunteer days
• Education Assistance Program
• Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities

About the Company

• Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer.
• We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities are valued and celebrated.
• We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity

• Come as You Are
• Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer.
• We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.
• We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities are valued and celebrated.
• We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process.