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New York, New York, United States
Hybrid
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Principal Software Engineer
As a Principal Software Engineer reporting to the VP - Engineering, you'll play a critical role in shaping technology strategy, driving software innovation, and delivering high-impact solutions for clients and internal stakeholders across Nasdaq's global organization.
In this role, you'll serve as a senior technical authority - primarily focused on enhancing Nasdaq’s core equities trading backends. You'll work across disciplines and divisions, partnering with architecture, quality assurance, network design, and enterprise planning teams to drive meaningful outcomes.
You'll thrive in this position if you're a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for solving complex, cross-functional challenges at scale.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Nice-to-Have
This position is based in New York, NY and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment with at least 3 days per week in-office, subject to change, providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.
This posting is for an existing vacancy within Nasdaq
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; Nasdaq will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
Come as You Are
Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities are valued and celebrated.
We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process.
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.
The base pay range for this role is $190,600 - $317,700. In addition to base salary, Nasdaq provides a generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive), and equity (long-term incentive), comprehensive 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:
For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career page.
