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# Principal Software Engineer

- **Company:** NASDAQ
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Large Language Models, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us6c7cc8573ac35ee41a436eb9a91eddde/eaa

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience.

 * 8+ years of software engineering experience, with a demonstrated track record of delivering complex, large-scale systems.

 * Proven ability to lead architecture design and technical strategy across multiple teams or workstreams.

 * Deep expertise in full-stack development, cloud infrastructure, and modern software engineering practices.

 * Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience influencing technical decisions in matrixed, global environments.

 * Experience with AI-assisted development, including large language models, agentic workflows, or spec-driven development.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience leading technology POCs and translating exploration into production-ready solutions.

 * Prior experience in capital markets, fintech, or other regulated industries.

This position 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.

## Description

As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll play a defining role in shaping the technical direction of the platforms that power the institutional investing marketplace. You'll operate at the intersection of hands-on engineering and strategic influence - driving technology exploration, enabling engineering teams to deliver at scale, and contributing to architecture decisions.
You'll thrive in this role if you're a technically deep, collaborative engineer who is energized by complexity, passionate about emerging technology, and skilled at turning ambiguous challenges into well-engineered solutions., * Define and drive technical architecture across multiple engineering teams, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with long-term platform strategy.

 * Lead proof-of-concept initiatives for emerging technologies, evaluating feasibility and translating findings into actionable recommendations for adoption.

 * Serve as a technical lead on large-scale engineering projects, providing direction, mentorship, and hands-on contribution from discovery through delivery.

 * Partner with cross-functional teams - including product, design, and platform engineering - to align technical decisions with business priorities and client outcomes.

 * Establish and champion engineering standards, patterns, and best practices that elevate quality and consistency across the organization.


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