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As a Lead DevOps Engineer reporting to the AVP – Systems and Network Administration , y ou'll play a critical role in building and o perating intelligent automation platforms, AI agents, and orchestration frameworks that support mission-critical systems, engineering workflows, and operational tooling across Nasdaq. You'll thrive in this position if you're highly technical, curious, collaborative, and excited about evolving beyond traditional infrastructure automation into agentic systems, autonomous workflows, and AI-assisted operations. You'll join a fast-paced, project-oriented team focused on reliability at scale while helping shape the future of AI-driven operations. Key Responsibilities Design, build, operate , and continuously improve AI agents that automate operational, engineering, and support workflows. Develop agent orchestration frameworks using large language models (LLMs), tool integrations, structured workflows, and workflow-based automation patterns. Build and maintain automation pipelines that combine AI reasoning and decision-making with deterministic systems, controls, and operational processes. Implement Python-based services supporting AI agent execution, control, and integration with internal platforms including APIs, ITSM systems, CI/CD pipelines, and observability tools. Design and evolve CI/CD pipelines for AI-enabled services and automation platforms. Serve as an escalation point for complex AI and automation issues while identifying opportunities to improve reliability and reduce manual effort through agentic automation. Document architectures and workflows, research emerging AI technologies, and develop proofs of concept to evaluate new capabilities. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. Expert-level Python development experience with strong knowledge of automation and orchestration frameworks. Experience designing and supporting CI/CD pipelines, working with Git, and integrating systems through REST APIs. Proficien cy in YAML and J SON. Experience building AI agents, autonomous systems, or AI-driven automation solutions, with familiarity with LLMs, prompt engineering, and tool-calling frameworks. Experience combining AI decision logic with deterministic automation and designing event-driven, workflow-based systems. Strong analytical and systems-thinking skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently in ambiguous environments and collaborate effectively across global teams. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Terraform, infrastructure-as-code practices, Ansible, or other configuration management tools. Experience with AWS cloud technologies and/or AWS professional certifications would be considered an asset. Experience with JavaScript, databases, and modern application development technologies. Experience working within financial services, fintech, or other regulated industries. This position will be located in New York City, Philadelphia, Atlanta, or Denver 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. This posting is for an existing vacancy within Nasdaq. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; Nasdaq will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa) 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 $139,000 - $243,000. 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. 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 .
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
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When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.