Principal Software Architect: Scale Platforms & Lead Tech

ApplyMint; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Annual bonus/commissions

Equity

Job summary

Nasdaq is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to shape the technical direction of our institutional investing platforms. You will operate at the intersection of hands-on engineering and strategic influence, driving technological exploration, enabling engineering teams to deliver at scale, and guiding architecture decisions.

You will lead architecture across multiple teams, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product, design and platform teams to align technical choices with client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in CS/IS.
• 8+ years of software engineering experience delivering large-scale systems.
• Proven ability to lead architecture design and technical strategy across multiple teams/workstreams.
• Deep expertise in full-stack development, cloud infrastructure and modern software engineering practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience influencing technical decisions in matrixed, global environments.
• Experience with AI-assisted development, including large language models, agentic workflows, or spec-driven development.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive technical architecture across multiple engineering teams, ensuring scalable, secure solutions.
• Lead proof-of-concept initiatives for emerging technologies and translate findings into adoption recommendations.
• Serve as a technical lead on large-scale projects, providing direction, mentorship, and hands-on contribution.
• Partner with product, design, and platform engineering to align technical decisions with business priorities.
• Establish and champion engineering standards, patterns, and best practices across the organization.

Skills

Full-stack development

Cloud infrastructure

Technical leadership

AI-assisted development

Cross-functional collaboration

Architecture strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Nasdaq is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to shape the technical direction of our institutional investing platforms. You will operate at the intersection of hands-on engineering and strategic influence, driving technological exploration, enabling engineering teams to deliver at scale, and guiding architecture decisions.

You will lead architecture across multiple teams, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product, design and platform teams to align technical choices with client outcomes.