Lead Software Engineer - Real-Time, Low-Latency Systems (Hybrid)

Nasdaq; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

ESPP 15% discount

Student loan repayment

Company paid life and disability plans

Generous PTO

Health insurance

Flex days

Gym membership discounts

Parental leave

Fertility benefits

Paid bereavement leave

Gift matching program

Employee resource groups

Paid volunteer days

Education assistance program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Nasdaq leads the Derivatives Market System development, delivering real-time trading platforms with high throughput and low latency. The Lead Software Engineer will drive design, coding, testing, and mentorship across the full development lifecycle in a high-performance environment.

Based in Philadelphia with a hybrid work setup (in-office at least 3 days/week), the role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and a focus on reliability, security, and ongoing innovation in financial

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in CS or related field.
• 8-10+ years of software development experience.
• Strong Java programming and OO design.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality code.
• Clear communication in fast-paced teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain real-time trading systems.
• Review requirements and translate into scalable software solutions.
• Code, test, debug, and implement software across the full life cycle.
• Mentor team members in designing, coding, testing and customizing software.
• Champion continuous improvement in system performance and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance and security standards.
• Exercise innovative thinking and delivery of competitive software solutions.
• Stay up to date on technology trends and the competitive landscape.

Skills

Java

Problem solving

Independent working

Communication

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Cloud platforms

AI/ML

Job description

Nasdaq leads the Derivatives Market System development, delivering real-time trading platforms with high throughput and low latency. The Lead Software Engineer will drive design, coding, testing, and mentorship across the full development lifecycle in a high-performance environment.

Based in Philadelphia with a hybrid work setup (in-office at least 3 days/week), the role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and a focus on reliability, security, and ongoing innovation in financial