Software Engineer, Specialist
Nasdaq•New York, NY
•$107,000 - $182,000•Hybrid
About The Position
As a Software Engineer Specialist reporting to the Director - Software Engineering, you'll play a critical role in building and maintaining the technology platforms that power Nasdaq's market operations. You'll own the development and reliability of a complex, high-performance client-server web platform that supports real-time financial activity and exchange operations at scale. You'll thrive in this position if you're technically sharp, solutions-oriented, and energized by working in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where your work directly supports the integrity of global markets.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of software engineering experience developing enterprise-scale applications using Java, SQL, and modern software engineering principles.
- Experience building and supporting web-based applications using React (or similar frameworks) within Linux-based environments.
- Strong understanding of client-server architectures, API development, system integration, multi-threaded programming, and performance optimization.
- Proven ability to build, deploy, and support secure, scalable, and high-performing systems while collaborating across cross-functional teams.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in capital markets, trading systems, fintech, or other regulated financial environments.
- Familiarity with real-time data processing, event-driven architectures, low-latency systems, and market connectivity protocols such as FIX.
- Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and system monitoring or observability tools.
- Knowledge of secure software development practices, regulatory compliance requirements, and production support in mission-critical environments.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services, APIs, and web applications using Java and modern web technologies.
- Lead architectural decisions and code reviews to ensure secure, high-quality, and high-performance software delivery.
- Build and optimize client-server applications that support real-time market data processing, transaction workflows, and exchange operations.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, DevOps, and QA teams to ensure reliable integration, deployment, and support across Linux-based environments.
- Troubleshoot complex production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term solutions to improve system reliability, scalability, and performance.
- Maintain technical documentation and ensure adherence to industry standards, security best practices, and regulatory requirements.
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
- Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions)
- 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
- Generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive)
- Equity (long-term incentive)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
