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About this Software Engineer Backend (Java) role at CLEAR - Corporate

CLEAR - Corporate · Onsite · New York, New York, United States

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. Whether it’s at the airport, stadium, or throughout your everyday life, CLEAR unlocks the magic of frictionless experiences.

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 

 

What you'll do:

  • 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 to best practices in testing, documentation and observability
  • Partner with product and other stakeholders to uncover requirements, to innovate, and to 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

 

What you’re great at: 

  • 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 
  • Articulating technical concepts to a mixed audience of technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • 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

Our 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 

How You’ll be Rewarded:

At CLEAR, we help YOU move forward - because when you’re at your best, we’re at our best. You’ll work with talented team members motivated by our mission of making experiences safer and easier. Located in New York City, our Headquarters offers close collaboration with and access to a hands-on senior leadership team, a bright and energetic space with an open concept, and plenty of conference rooms and casual co-working spaces. We also offer catered lunches every day and have fully stocked kitchens. Outside of the office, we invest in your well-being and learning & development with stipends and reimbursement programs.

We offer holistic total rewards, including comprehensive healthcare plans, family building benefits (fertility and adoption/surrogacy support), flexible time off, free OneMedical memberships for you and your dependents, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match. 

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) for this position at CLEAR. 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. All stock based compensation will be subject to the terms and conditions of applicable agreements

CLEAR provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or protected needs. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, time off, extra breaks, making a change to the application process or work procedures, policy exceptions, providing documents in an alternative format, live captioning or using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

We are committed to a transparent and secure hiring process. All communications related to this role will come directly from a CLEAR employee through valid CLEAR channels (e.g., a valid @clearme.com email address or verified CLEAR LinkedIn profile). We encourage candidates to remain alert to job scams and to report any suspicious activity.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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How this Software Engineer salary compares

This role pays $200,000/yrin line with the typical range for Software Engineer roles.

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About CLEAR - Corporate

 

Our mission is to make life safer and easier by using our secure identity platform to power friction-free experiences. From getting through airport security faster to booking a doctor’s appointment seamlessly, we’re building a future where our universal ID network always keeps you moving.

Founded in 2010, CLEAR Lanes are available in 70+ airports, stadiums, and other venues nationwide. Join our growing team and help us transform how people live, work, and travel!

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