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Principal Software Engineer

Nasdaq
Eugene, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 12/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/2/2026
As a Principal Software Engineer reporting to the VP of Engineering, you’ll play a critical role in supporting and enhancing the trading systems used for running the US Equities Markets. Initially, the primary responsibility be focused with working on the two Trade Reporting Facilities (TRFs) run by NASDAQ. Over time, however, the role is expected to grow into broader support of both the exchanges and the routing systems managed by NASDAQ.

You’ll thrive in this position if you’re collaborative, data-driven, love solving technical challenges, and have a passion for both technology and learning the business-needs driving the changes of the US Financial markets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work with business teams to design enhancements to the NASDAQ trading systems
  • Work with engineering teams to design performance, capacity, and infrastructure improvements along
  • Rearchitect solutions to remove technical debt
  • Develop, test, and deploy these enhancements
  • Guide QA and train the operations teams on new features
  • Provide product support for the various NASDAQ systems

Required Qualifications

  • Education Required: At least Masters’ Degree or MBA; or equivalent work experience.
  • Experience Required: At least 12 years
  • Special Qualifications: Maintains professional association memberships. Specialized development in business acumen, financial and strategic thinking.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of JAVA Core and Linux
  • Good data processing skills, including familiarity with python/perl/SQL/Jupyter
  • Experience working with a distributed client/server system
  • An understanding of TCP/IP generically, and the FIX protocol specifically
  • Familiarity with cloud technology (AWS)

Benefits & Rewards

We offer a competitive, holistic rewards package that supports the well-being of our employees and their families.

The base pay range for this role is $190,600–$317,700. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as skills, experience, education, training, and market location. In addition to base pay,

Nasdaq offers a short-term incentive (bonus/commission) and long-term incentive (equity), where applicable.

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career Page

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.

Salary : $190,600 - $317,700

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