Senior Director, Software Engineering – Listings Technology (AI + Data Focus)

About the role

Lead the modernization of the mission-critical platforms that power the IPO journey and the full lifecycle of public companies listed on Nasdaq. Reporting to the AVP of Software Engineering, you will serve as a transformation leader and player-coach — driving strategy, shaping architecture, and delivering meaningful change through technical credibility and hands-on execution. You'll thrive in this role if you bring executive presence alongside deep engineering instincts, and if you're energized by the opportunity to reimagine how world-class financial market infrastructure is built, operated, and evolved.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the technology modernization strategy for Nasdaq's Listings platforms, transforming legacy systems into cloud-native, scalable, and resilient solutions that meet the demands of global capital markets.
• Establish and drive an enterprise data strategy, including modernization of data pipelines, data platforms, and large-scale data engineering capabilities that unlock new business value.
• Champion the adoption of AI-first engineering practices — including agent-assisted development, intelligent automation, and AI-enabled operational workflows — to elevate how the team builds and delivers software.
• Build and embed modern engineering practices across cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps, observability, and operational excellence, creating a culture of engineering discipline and continuous improvement.
• Partner closely with product, architecture, application modernization, and operations leaders to align technical direction with business outcomes and organizational priorities.
• Lead as a hands-on change agent — setting the standard through action, earning trust through technical credibility, and inspiring a high-performing team of engineers to deliver at scale.

Requirements

• Leadership experience in software engineering, with a proven track record of modernizing complex enterprise platforms in regulated or mission-critical environments.
• Deep expertise in AWS cloud architecture and infrastructure modernization, including hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated success designing and delivering modern data platforms, large-scale data pipelines, and data engineering solutions at enterprise scale.
• Experience with enterprise-scale relational databases, including Oracle, and proven ability to drive database modernization initiatives.
• Strong background in DevSecOps, platform engineering, observability platforms, monitoring, logging, and operational reliability practices.
• Ability to influence across organizational boundaries, lead through ambiguity, and deliver measurable outcomes in complex, matrixed environments.

Qualifications

• Experience with Databricks or comparable modern data and AI platforms.
• Background in capital markets, fintech, or similarly regulated technology environments.
• Demonstrated ability to build and scale engineering cultures that embrace innovation, calculated risk-taking, and continuous learning.

Location & Schedule

This position is located in Atlanta, GA and offers a hybrid work environment with at least 3 days a week in-office.

Benefits

• 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.

In addition to base salary, Nasdaq offers significant other compensation including annual bonus/commissions and equity. Exact compensation may vary based on skill set, experience, education/training, business needs, and market demands.