Software Engineer Backend (Java)

CLEAR is building the secure identity company of the future. Our mission is to make experiences safer and easier—physically and digitally. With more than 38 million Members and a growing network of partners across the world, CLEAR's secure identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel.

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Software Engineer to help us build the next generation of products which will go beyond just ID and enable our members to leverage the power of a networked digital identity. As a Software Engineer at CLEAR, you will participate in the design, implementation, testing, and deployment of applications to build and enhance our platform—one that interconnects dozens of attributes and qualifications while keeping member privacy and security at the core.

A brief highlight of our tech stack: Java / Kafka / Postgres / AWS cloud.

Responsibilities

• Advance our capabilities across a wide array of industries and domains and gain hands-on experience with privacy, security, data modeling, and architecture.
• Develop and deliver code across the full stack, driving engineering excellence by defining best practices in testing, documentation, and observability.
• Partner with product and other stakeholders to uncover requirements, innovate, and solve complex problems.
• Have a strong sense of ownership, responsible for architectural decision-making and striving for continuous improvement in technology and processes at CLEAR.

Requirements

• 3+ years of backend software development experience in Java.
• Working with cloud-based application development, and being fluent in at least a few of:
  • Cloud service providers like AWS
  • Containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
  • Collaboration, integration, and deployment tools like Github, Argo, and Jenkins
• Ability to articulate technical concepts to a mixed audience of technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating and mentoring less experienced members of the team.
• Comfort with ambiguity, curiosity about technology, belief in constant learning, and the ability to be autonomous to figure out what's important.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans, family building benefits (fertility and adoption/surrogacy support).
• Flexible time off, free OneMedical memberships for you and your dependents.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Well-being and learning & development stipends and reimbursement programs.
• Catered lunches every day and fully stocked kitchens.
• Bright and energetic workspace with an open concept, plenty of conference rooms, and casual co-working spaces in New York City.

Pay

The total compensation range for this role is $180,000-$220,000 depending on levels of skills and experience. This range represents the combined base salary and new hire equity package (in Restricted Stock Units). Additionally, this role will be eligible for refresh equity grants as part of our ongoing compensation program. Actual compensation will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, location, education, skills, experience, and performance.