Market Data Software Engineer

Clear Street is revolutionizing the financial services industry with their modern brokerage ecosystem. As a Market Data Software Engineer in the FACT team, you'll be at the forefront of building high-performance real-time data pipelines for processing financial market data. This role combines cutting-edge technology with financial markets expertise, working on systems that handle security prices for various asset classes including equities, options, and futures.

The position offers an opportunity to work with a cloud-native clearing and custody system that supports billions in daily trading volume. You'll be part of a team responsible for critical data products including security and pricing master, corporate actions, and streaming market data. The role requires expertise in building low-latency, high-throughput systems and understanding of financial market data structures.

The company offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary ranges from $170,000 to $240,000 for senior levels, plus bonuses and equity. The work environment emphasizes collaboration and modern DevOps practices, with a hybrid work model requiring 4 days in the office at their NYC location. Clear Street provides comprehensive benefits including 401k matching, full medical coverage, and parental leave.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact in financial technology, working with modern technologies like C++, Rust, Go, and Java in a fast-paced, meritocratic environment. The role combines technical challenges of distributed systems with the complexity of financial markets, making it ideal for those interested in both technology and finance.