Senior Software Engineer
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Overview
Job Description
As a Senior Software Engineer reporting to the Sr. Director of Software Development, you'll play a critical role in building the next generation of market data streaming products that empower clients around the world to meet their data and trading needs.
You'll thrive in this position if you're a curious, independent thinker who is energized by complex technical challenges, collaborative by nature, and passionate about delivering high-quality software solutions at scale in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and deliver scalable software solutions that power real-time data platforms for global markets.
Build and optimize APIs and data processing pipelines for high-volume, distributed, and multi-tenant systems.
Collaborate closely with engineering teams across Bangalore, Toronto, and other global locations to align on architecture and delivery.
Contribute to platform strategy by defining technical specifications and participating in early-stage product and platform decisions.
Stay ahead of technology trends and bring innovative thinking to the design and evolution of data streaming products.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
10+ years of professional software engineering experience with a strong focus on Core Java.
Proven experience with cloud-native architectures, containerized applications, and distributed systems.
Demonstrated ability to build and deploy production-grade systems using microservices and container orchestration platforms.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on experience with stream processing and event-driven technologies such as Apache Kafka or similar platforms.
Familiarity with parallel computing or stream processing frameworks.
Experience working in high-volume, low-latency, and highly available system environments.
This position will be located in Toronto, Canada, and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 3 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 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 $121,000 - $170,000. 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.
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