Software Engineer, Specialist

1 Year ago • 4 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

This Software Engineer Specialist role at Nasdaq involves developing and maintaining real-time, mission-critical systems for the Derivatives Market System technology. Responsibilities include designing, developing, modifying, and implementing software solutions, ensuring high throughput, minimal latency, and adherence to performance standards. The role requires coding, testing, debugging, and implementing software solutions, working on challenging technical problems, and contributing to system improvements. The engineer will also ensure application compatibility across platforms and browsers. The role is located in Philadelphia and offers a hybrid work environment.
Must have:
  • 4+ years of programming experience
  • Proficient in Java programming
  • Proficient in object-oriented methodologies
  • Ability to work independently with little supervision
Good to have:
  • Experience with high-performance, low-latency environments
  • Familiarity with AWS
  • Experience with AI
Perks:
  • 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
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing
  • Gym membership discounts
  • Paid parental leave
  • Fertility benefits
  • Paid bereavement leave
  • Company gift matching program
  • Employee resource groups
  • Paid volunteer days
  • Education Assistance Program

Job Details

Join the team responsible for the Derivatives Market System technology at Nasdaq. This role’s responsibilities include the development and maintenance of real-time, mission-critical systems, requiring high throughput and minimal latency. This demands precise execution, exceptional reliability, and adherence to rigorous performance standards.

You will design, develop, modify, adapt and implement solutions to information technology needs through new and existing applications, systems architecture and applications infrastructure.

You will review system requirements and business processes; code, test, debug and implement software solutions.

You should enjoy working on challenging technical problems and thinking of creative solutions for them.

  • Reviews independently system requirements and business processes; codes, tests, debugs; implements and maintains software solutions and is generally given more difficult technical challenges.
  • Determines systems software design requirements.
  • Designs, develops, tests, debugs and implements operating systems components, software tools and utilities.
  • Develops security solutions for assignments increasing in complexity.
  • Provides application software development services or technical support typically in a defined project.
  • Develops program logic for new applications or analyses and modifies logic in existing applications.
  • Modifies existing internal software products to add to new functions, adapt to new hardware, improve performance or enhance product usability.
  • Ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented and monitored to increase efficiency and makes changes as required.
  • Ensures that applications are compatible across multiple platforms and browsers.
  • Uses deep technical knowledge to design, code, test and/or customize software solutions to meet or exceed client requirements, adding market/industry trends as necessary.
  • May be developing as a generalist and become more involved in various aspects of a project including firmware, hardware, architecture, database warehouse and mining, database design and analysis, software development and testing.

  • Education Required:  Degree qualified in a discipline related to Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience. 
  • Experience Required:
    • At least 4 years of programming experience
    • Proficient in Java programming
    • Proficient in object-oriented methodologies
    • Experience with high-performance, low-latency, mission critical environments is a plus but not required.
    • Familiarity with AWS is a plus but not required
    • Experience with AI is a plus but not required.
  • Special Qualifications:
    • Should be able to work independently with little supervision.
    • Should be self-starter who is always looking for ways to improve our software’s performance, resiliency, design and reusability.

This position can be located in Philadelphia, and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment (at least 2 days a week in office, subject to change), providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

What We Offer

We’re proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq’s overall success.

In addition to base salary, Nasdaq offers significant other compensation (annual bonus/commissions and equity), benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands.

Nasdaq’s programs and rewards are intended to allow our employees to:

  • Secure Wealth: 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
  • Prioritize Health: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, Health spending account with employer contribution, Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing, Gym membership discounts
  • Care for Family: Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions), Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits, Paid bereavement leave
  • Connect with Community: Company gift matching program, Employee resource groups, Paid volunteer days
  • Grow Career: Education Assistance Program, Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career page.

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