Software Engineer, Full Stack - Risk Engineering

A diversified financial services firm modernizing the brokerage ecosystem by building cloud-native clearing and custody systems.
$170,000 - $240,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
101 - 500 Employees
5+ years of experience
Finance

Description For Software Engineer, Full Stack - Risk Engineering

Clear Street is revolutionizing the financial services industry by building modern, cloud-native clearing and custody systems. As a Software Engineer in the Risk Engineering (RENG) team, you'll be at the forefront of developing systems that measure and manage portfolio risk for both clients and the firm.

The role combines full-stack development responsibilities, requiring expertise in both frontend (TypeScript, React) and backend (Go) technologies. You'll be working on implementing efficient user interfaces while also architecting robust backend services for risk-based metrics. The position demands strong technical skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders, from engineers to business teams.

The company offers an attractive compensation package ranging from $170,000 to $240,000 base salary, plus additional benefits including equity, 401k matching, and comprehensive health coverage. Clear Street maintains a hybrid work environment requiring 4 days in the office at their World Trade Center headquarters, where employees enjoy perks like lunch stipends and fully stocked kitchens.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact in the fintech space. You'll be working with modern technologies like Go, TypeScript, React, Kafka, and PostgreSQL, while helping to build systems that handle billions in trading volume daily. The role offers a perfect blend of technical challenges, business impact, and professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Last updated 6 days ago

Responsibilities For Software Engineer, Full Stack - Risk Engineering

  • Implement efficient user-interfaces for both internal and external users
  • Architect new backend services and storage layers for risk based metrics
  • Collect and break down requirements to produce technical designs
  • Collaborate with other tech teams, business, operations, and compliance team members

Requirements For Software Engineer, Full Stack - Risk Engineering

Go
TypeScript
React
PostgreSQL
Kafka
  • 5+ years of experience implementing scalable backend services with a statically-typed language (Go / Java preferred)
  • Experience building efficient user-interfaces using Typescript and React
  • Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with non-technical business stakeholders, product managers, and engineers
  • Excited to explore new technologies and become an expert in our tech stack

Benefits For Software Engineer, Full Stack - Risk Engineering

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Equity
  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Company equity
  • 401k matching
  • Gender neutral parental leave
  • Full medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Lunch stipends
  • Fully stocked kitchens
  • Happy hours
  • Great location
  • Amazing views

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