Lead Software Engineer

Nasdaq

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Atlanta, GA
Salary: $128,000–$224,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 7 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role pays less than 61% of similar roles. Most pay $142,450–$208,800 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $176k versus about $176k for comparable roles.

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About Nasdaq

Nasdaq is a global technology company serving the capital markets and other industries through its market infrastructure, marketplace technology, and data analytics and insights solutions. Industry: Financial Exchanges & Market Technology

Nasdaq currently has 18 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $128,000–$224,000 across 5 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead Software Engineer

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The Lead Software Engineer reports to the AVP - Software Engineering to design and deliver technology solutions powering platforms for global markets. This role involves leading the full development lifecycle, including architecture, coding, testing, and deployment of end-to-end systems, integration services, and custom applications. The engineer will drive new product ideas, establish specifications, and provide consulting expertise in information security, data strategy, and systems architecture. Key technical requirements include experience with cloud platforms, API architecture, and enterprise systems integration. The position requires a Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience, plus over ten years in software engineering. The work focuses on building scalable, secure solutions within capital markets, fintech, or regulated technology environments to meet complex client and business requirements.

Skills

Systems Architecture API Architecture Cloud Platforms Enterprise Systems Integration Information Security Data Strategy Systems Development Application Integration Systems Strategy

What you'll do

Design, develop, and deliver end-to-end technology solutions including systems strategy and custom applications.
Lead the full development lifecycle from initial architecture and coding through testing and deployment.
Drive new technology product ideas and establish specifications for strategic product extensions.
Partner with infrastructure and systems architects to create detailed technical specifications for scalable solutions.
Provide technology consulting on information security, data strategy, systems architecture, and application integration.
Customize complex technology solutions to align with specific client or business requirements.

What we're looking for

Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
10+ years of experience in software engineering, systems development, or a related technical discipline.
Proven ability to design, code, test, and customize complex technology solutions aligned to client or business requirements.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with experience working across global, matrixed teams.
Commitment to ongoing professional development in computer engineering and emerging industry technologies.
Experience in capital markets, fintech, or a regulated technology environment (preferred).
Background in technology strategy consulting or client-facing solution delivery (preferred).
Familiarity with cloud platforms, API architecture, or enterprise systems integration (preferred).

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