Lead Software Engineer (PythonAI)

Role Responsibilities -

As a Lead AI/Automation Specialist you will combine deep technical expertise with critical thinking to identify transformative opportunities architect and build robust solutions and shepherd them through to production.

You will partner closely with senior engineers architects business analysts product leaders and customers across Nasdaq to deliver measurable improvements in how we develop test and deliver our regulatory reporting platform.

Besides working closely with your colleagues in Pune you will also work closely with Nasdaq teams in other countries.

Lead AI Innovation Identify evaluate and implement AI/ML-driven solutions to enhance product development testing delivery and operational processes within the AxiomSL platform aligned with Nasdaqs broader technology strategy.

Productionizing automation at Scale Design develop and deploy production-grade automation pipelines frameworks and tools that drive efficiency quality and speed across the software delivery lifecycle.

Architect End-to-End Solutions Define and own the technical architecture for AI and automation capabilities ensuring scalability resilience maintainability and alignment with the AxiomSL platform and Nasdaqs enterprise architecture standards.

Hands-On Development Write high-quality maintainable and well-tested code (primarily in Python) to build AI models automation frameworks integrations and production tooling.

Champion Testing & Quality Develop and implement automated testing strategies and frameworks; ensure all AI and automation solutions meet rigorous production-readiness and quality assurance standards.

Cross-Domain Problem Solving Rapidly contextualise and operate across diverse regulatory data and business domains to tailor AI and automation solutions that deliver real business value.

Strategic Teamwork Partner with development QA product management and business teams across Nasdaq and AxiomSL to translate complex requirements into actionable high-impact technical solutions.

Drive Continuous Improvement Stay at the cutting edge of emerging AI/ML technologies tools and standard processes; champion a culture of innovation experimentation and continuous improvement within the team.

Mentorship & Capability Uplift Act as a senior technical leader sharing AI and automation expertise across the wider team and contributing to the professional development of colleagues.

Stakeholder Communication Communicate progress risks and outcomes clearly to both technical and non-technical customers including senior leadership.

We expect you to have:

• 7-10 years of hands-on dynamic experience in software develop architecture development testing and productization of enterprise-grade solutions
• Strong Python/Coding Proficiency and additional experience with other languages (e.g. Java SQL Bash) is a strong advantage.
• Meaningful experience designing building deploying and maintaining AI/ML models or intelligent automation solutions
• Proven track record of building production-grade automation pipelines CI/CD workflows and developer tooling at scale
• Proven ability to quickly learn contextualise and deliver within new and multifaceted problem domains
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to independently drive initiatives manage competing priorities and deliver results with minimal direction while mentoring others
• Education Required: At least Masters Degree or double degree qualified in a discipline related to Computer Science and our industry; or equivalent work experience.

It would be great if you-

Experience with regulatory reporting platforms risk data aggregation data lineage or direct experience with the AxiomSL/Nasdaq product suite

Does it sound like you

As the selection process is ongoing please submit your application in English as soon as possible. We will get back to you in 2-3 weeks.

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.

Nasdaq is a leading global provider of trading clearing exchange technology listing information and public company services. As the creator of the worlds first electronic stock market its technology powers more than 100 marketplaces in 50 countries. Nasdaq is home to over 4000 total listings with a market value of approximately $12 trillion.

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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.