Lead Real-Time Trading Systems Engineer

Nasdaq; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Student loan repayment up to $10k

Company paid life and disability

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Nasdaq in Philadelphia is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain real-time derivatives market systems. You will mentor engineers and ensure high-throughput, low-latency performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You will bring 8–10+ years of Java development experience, a Master’s degree in a related field, and strong problem-solving and communication skills. The role supports a hybrid in-office schedule, with the possibility of flexible arrangements

Qualifications

• Masters or equivalent in Computer Science or related field.
• 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 in collaborative, fast-paced environments.

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.

Skills

Java

OO design

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Master's degree in CS or related

Tools

AWS

Cloud platforms

AI/ML technologies

Job description

Nasdaq in Philadelphia is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain real-time derivatives market systems. You will mentor engineers and ensure high-throughput, low-latency performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You will bring 8–10+ years of Java development experience, a Master’s degree in a related field, and strong problem-solving and communication skills. The role supports a hybrid in-office schedule, with the possibility of flexible arrangements