AI/Automation Software Engineer

The Team

Nasdaq’s Global Operations Strategic Programs team is building next-generation solutions that harness the power of AI and automation to transform financial technology. We design, implement, and optimize automation and AI-driven applications that enhance user experience, improve workflows, and create measurable business impact.

We are now looking for an AI/Automation Software Engineer to join our dynamic and collaborative team. This is a great opportunity to work on advanced AI initiatives, contribute to innovative projects, and grow your expertise in a fast-moving global environment.

Business Unit

Nasdaq’s Global Technology (GT) team delivers solutions that power over 115 market infrastructure organizations and participants worldwide, including broker-dealers, exchanges, clearinghouses, central securities depositories, and regulators across 50+ countries. Our mission-critical technologies help manage risk, enhance market integrity, and safeguard reputations.

In this role, you will:

• Design, develop, and implement components of Generative AI applications, with a focus on performance, reliability, and code quality.
• Participate in peer code reviews and champion best practices in software engineering.
• Collaborate with teammates on technical requirements and help deliver innovative solutions.
• Support the collection, preprocessing, and curation of datasets used to train generative AI models.
• Capture user feedback and contribute to design iterations that improve usability and satisfaction.
• Contribute to system documentation, technical discussions, and solution design.
• Solve complex problems under the guidance of senior engineers and share learnings with the team.
• Work effectively within a geographically dispersed team, ensuring smooth collaboration.
• Review system requirements, code, test, debug, and maintain software solutions across complex assignments.
• Engage in all aspects of software engineering, from architecture and infrastructure to data and application development.

Skills and experience you’ll need:

• Strong proficiency in Python and its ecosystem.
• Solid experience with AWS and cloud-native technologies.
• Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g. Terraform).
• Proficiency with Visual Studio Code and modern development environments.
• Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.
• Familiarity with both Linux/Unix and Windows operating systems.
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or Lean development methodologies.
• Understanding of Generative AI concepts, including Large Language Models (LLMs) and their applications.
• Proficiency with Git and version control best practices.
• Strong knowledge of relational and non-relational databases, SQL, and unstructured data handling.
• Experience with REST API development/integration (including Remedy/BMC Helix, SharePoint REST, AWS API Gateway, or similar systems).
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What we offer:

• Annual performance bonus & equity grants
• 6 additional Flex Days per year
• Additional paid leave after 2 years
• Private health insurance from day one
• III pillar pension plan with company contributions
• Discounted Nasdaq stock purchase program
• Access to premium learning platforms (Udemy, O’Reilly, etc.)
• Internal mentoring & career growth programs

Monthly base salary 4900 - 5500 EUR gross. The final offer will be based on your experience and skills.

What happens now?

This is a full-time permanent position located in Vilnius. Nasdaq offers a hybrid workplace to find a balance between working from home and collaborating in the office, therefore it's required to come into the office at least 3 days per week.

If you think you would thrive in this role, then we would love to hear from you!

Follow the link to apply in English. As the selection process is ongoing, we might close the position earlier than the last application day. You must be eligible to work in the EU.

Individuals applying for or occupying this position must have no previous unspent convictions for criminal offences under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Lithuania, with the exception of offences solely related to minor road traffic violations.

About Nasdaq Vilnius:

Our Vilnius office is in the modern K29 business center, easily accessed via bus, but we also offer bike storage. Our working space offers an appealing, ergonomic environment, kitchen spaces, and an in-house library. The building hosts a canteen and vending machine as well as restaurants and shops within walking distance.

Nasdaq Vilnius offers our employees a strong compensation package that includes an annual bonus, equity grant, and access to an employee stock purchase program. Employees receive 20 days of annual vacation (plus 1 additional flex day every two months), III pillar pension plan with additional contribution from Nasdaq, a flexible health insurance program, career development programs, and more.