Senior Software Engineer, CLEAR
Java
$210-280k
+ Restricted Stock Units
5 days a week in office
Secure identity company making experiences safer & easier
Be an early applicant
Secure identity company making experiences safer & easier
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$210-280k
+ Restricted Stock Units
5 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To strengthen security and create frictionless experiences.
Role
Who you are
- We're looking for engineers with a strong builder mindset who thrive in ambiguity, take ownership, and enjoy turning ideas into production systems
- 6+ years of professional full-stack software engineering experience building production applications using technologies such as Java, React, and TypeScript
- Strong technical fundamentals across distributed systems, APIs, cloud infrastructure, and modern software architecture
- Experience building and operating cloud-native applications using AWS and technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub, and CI/CD pipelines
- A demonstrated history of owning complex, cross-functional projects and driving them from idea to production with a bias for action
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts and influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments, making thoughtful tradeoffs, and independently driving work forward
- A collaborative mindset with a passion for mentoring others, continuously improving engineering practices, and building products that deliver measurable customer and business impact
What the job involves
- We're looking for Senior Fullstack Software Engineers to help build the next generation of CLEAR's identity platform. Beyond verifying identity, we're creating a secure, networked digital identity that enables seamless experiences across travel, enterprise, healthcare, financial services, and beyond
- As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll own complex technical problems from design through deployment, partnering closely with Product, Design, Security, and Operations to deliver reliable, scalable solutions
- Level and team matching (open roles across the three pillars that make up Technology at CLEAR: Core Identity, CLEAR1, and CLEAR Travel) will occur towards the end of our interview process. Tech stack overview: Java / React / Typescript
- Design, build, test, and deploy scalable full-stack applications that power CLEAR's identity platform
- Own projects end-to-end from technical discovery and architecture through implementation, rollout, and operational support
- Partner closely with Product, Design, Data, Security, and Operations to translate business problems into simple, scalable technical solutions
- Drive engineering excellence by improving system reliability, performance, testing, observability, and developer experience
- Contribute to architectural decisions and continuously improve the scalability, security, and maintainability of our platform
- Mentor teammates through thoughtful code reviews, technical collaboration, and sharing engineering best practices
Application process
- We keep a swift process with shorter timelines that make the best use of everyone’s time. Our process is usually completed in about 3 weeks. Here’s what you can expect:
- Recruiter Call → Zoom Technical Screen → Onsite Panel Interviews → Final Manager Conversations → Offer
Our take
Waiting in a security line is something everybody could do without before a long flight – and this unpleasant scenario is what CLEAR allows its millions of members to avoid. The company creates a single touchless ID based on a user’s biometrics, such as their eyes and face, enabling quick identity verification and frictionless travel.
CLEAR continues to develop its product, and is now moving beyond airports into office buildings, restaurants, and stadiums. The technology has already been used by several sports and entertainment partners, including multiple NBA teams and in the Super Bowl.
The company went public on the NYSE in June 2021 following a strategic funding round of $100M, which is being invested into accelerating the company's growth whilst expanding its offerings. Its technology is now being used for age verification, virtual queuing, and checking in.
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Insights
17% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Feb 2021
$100m
LATE VC
Apr 2017
$15m
LATE VC
Total funding: $135m
Company HQ
Chelsea, New York, NY
Leadership
Caryn Seidman Becker
(Co-Founder, CEO & Chairman)Prior to CLEAR, they created the Arience Foundation and The Happy Elephant Foundation which support charter schools, cancer research, child wellness, and the New York City community. They sit on the Board of Directors of Mt. Sinai Children's Center and the Young Women's Leadership Network.
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