Senior Software Engineer, Clear Street
Security Infrastructure
3 days a week in office
Modern infrastructure for capital markets
Open for applications
Modern infrastructure for capital markets
201-500 employees
Open for applications
3 days a week in office
201-500 employees
Company mission
To rebuild the infrastructure that supports the capital markets, bringing them into the future.
Role
Who you are
- At least ten (10) years of professional experience in software engineering, with a focus on software supply chain security
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or Go, and experience with DevOps tools and practices
- Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Experience with Git principles and command line
- Proven leadership skills, with experience leading and mentoring engineering teams
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Desirable
- Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and methodologies, with demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining pipelines and runner infrastructure, preferably with a CI/CD platform such as GitHub or GitLab
- Deep understanding of software supply chain security principles, including dependency management, artifact signing, and SBOM (software bill of materials)
- Familiarity with techniques and tools for SAST (Static Application Security Testing), DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) SCA (Software Composition Analysis) and vulnerability management platforms
- Familiarity with Security techniques for cloud workload protection (CWPP) and security services in AWS
What the job involves
- Clear Street's Infrastructure Engineering team builds the foundational stack for our services. It spans multiple disciplines including Core Platforms, Developer Experience, Security, and Data
- The team is highly visible and operates horizontally across the entire Engineering organization
- We are seeking a seasoned Technical Lead Software Engineer to join our dynamic Infrastructure Engineering team, focusing on enhancing security infrastructure and optimizing developer experience
- In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team of talented engineers, driving the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust security solutions while also ensuring a seamless developer experience across our software development lifecycle
- You'll lead efforts to fortify our software supply chain against vulnerabilities and threats, ensuring the integrity and trustworthiness of our software products
- You will also be responsible for designing and implementing solutions for fortifying our runtime environment in AWS and Kubernetes, including automation for AMI hardening and orchestration of OS patches
- You’ll work horizontally across the Infrastructure and Security teams, closely collaborating with Engineering leadership and the company’s CISO to design the Security Infrastructure team’s roadmap
- You’ll also draw up technical project designs and execution plans and be involved hands-on in the implementation of these projects
- You’ll also advocate for developer-friendly security solutions, providing tools and resources to empower Clear Street’s engineers to make informed security decisions
- In doing so, you will champion a culture of security awareness and best practices among developers, promoting a proactive approach to addressing security concerns
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Clear Street is building up-to-date, cloud native infrastructure for capital markets, bringing clients faster and easier access to things like reporting, clearing, custody, and execution.
It’s been quite a rise to prominence for the New York based startup, which surpassed a billion dollar valuation in 2022 despite only launching in 2018. However, given the previous industry experience of its founders, Clear Street's success should come as no surprise. The trio built the platform as a remedy to their own pain points, missed opportunities, and lack of access to key data in the prime brokerage space.
With its Unicorn status secured and its list of clients growing, Clear Street is now gearing up for a period of rapid expansion, both geographically and across the financial services industry. Securing funding in 2023 from Prysm Capital, the company has money to play with as it continues to pursue better infrastructure for capital markets.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Apr 2023
$270m
SERIES B
May 2022
$165m
SERIES B
Total funding: $470m
Company benefits
- 401k matching
- Full medical, dental and vision insurance
- Generous vacation time
- Opportunities for professional development
- In-office benefits include lunch stipends, fully stocked kitchens, happy hours, and amazing office views
Company values
- It's all about the people: At Clear Street, our top priority is our people. We are continuously investing in a culture that promotes collaboration. We help each other through challenges, and celebrate each other's successes.
- Our workplace philosophy: We believe that modern workplaces succeed by virtue of having high-performance workforces that are diverse — in ideas, in cultures, and in experiences. At Clear Street, we put in the effort to make such a workplace a daily reality.
Company HQ
World Trade Center, New York, NY
Articles
Leadership
Chris Pento
(CEO)Financial services & investment veteran with over 30 years in the sector. Worked in Senior Management & Executive roles at Merrill Lynch, Knight Capital, Arxis Capital, Exos Financial, and Engineers Gate LP, before co-founding Clear Street in 2018.
Sachin Kumar
(CTO)Former Pearl Rothman Software Engineer who has founded two previous FinTech companies - Tolo Technologies, and QED Trading.
Uriel Cohen
(Executive Chairman)Trader, investor, and founder of proprietary trading firm Highland Capital Group. Co-founded proprietary investment firm Alpine Global Management in 2012.
People progressing
Joined as an Executive Assistant. Since then, Tori has been promoted thrice, first to People and Culture Coordinator, and then to Communications Associate before becoming a Senior Marketing Associate.
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