Director of Engineering, Members

What you’ll do:

• Define and execute the technical strategy and roadmap for CLEAR’s member-facing platforms, including membership, identity proofing and biometrics
• Lead and develop a team of Engineering Managers and senior ICs, building a high-performing organization focused on growth, accountability, and impact
• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Security, and Engineering leadership to align on priorities, architecture, and delivery of secure, scalable solutions
• Own vendor strategy and integrations across our CRM ensuring cost efficiency, reliability, and scalability
• Establish and uphold engineering standards, driving best practices in system design, reliability, observability, and operational excellence

How you’ll measure success:

• Platform reliability and performance, including uptime, latency, and scalability of member-facing systems
• Delivery against roadmap commitments and successful execution of strategic platform initiatives
• Cost optimization and efficiency across vendor platforms and infrastructure
• Strength and growth of the engineering organization, including retention, engagement, and leadership development
• Awareness and adoption of engineering best practices and measurable improvements in system quality and operational excellence

What you’re great at:

• 4+ years of leading and scaling engineering organizations, managing managers and teams of 20+ engineers
• Driving large-scale platform initiatives such as system re-architecture, vendor migrations, or multi-tenant platform development
• Setting a high bar for engineering excellence through strong technical judgment and organizational leadership
• Building and sustaining high-performance teams with a focus on accountability and continuous improvement
• Operating with ownership and delivering measurable outcomes in fast-paced, complex environments

How You’ll be Rewarded:

• Holistic total rewards, including comprehensive healthcare plans, family-building benefits, flexible time off, annual wellness stipend, free OneMedical memberships for you and your dependents, a CLEAR Plus membership, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Actual compensation will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, location, education, skills, experience, and performance
• All stock based compensation will be subject to the terms and conditions of applicable agreements

Qualifications:

Clear is looking for a visionary leader who can drive the technical strategy and roadmap for CLEAR’s member-facing platforms. This includes membership, identity proofing, and biometrics. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of leading and scaling engineering organizations, managing managers and teams of 20+ engineers. They should also have experience driving large-scale platform initiatives such as system re-architecture, vendor migrations, or multi-tenant platform development. Strong technical judgment and organizational leadership are essential, along with a focus on accountability and continuous improvement.