Senior Software Engineer: Design, Lead, Mentor

Clearwater Analytics; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 114,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Clearwater Analytics in the United States is seeking a Software Development Engineer to design, implement, and manage software systems with a focus on quality, reliability, and scalable architecture. Entry‑level engineers code, debug, and learn, while senior staff drive innovation and strategic direction.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, mentorship, and continuous learning to deliver robust SaaS solutions for complex financial data workflows.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 4+ years of software development experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, deploy, and maintain quality code that is simple, well‑structured, clear, and well‑tested.
• Effectively break down and solve complex problems that require research or collaboration.
• Communicate effectively, regardless of medium, audience, or timing.
• Strong command of multiple levels of automated testing (e.g., unit, integration, contract, end‑to‑end, etc.).
• Mentor new and less‑experienced team members.
• Initiate design and feature discussions, advocating for improvements in software performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
• Coordinate with other teams to ensure the successful integration of software applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents quickly and effectively.
• Understand, respond to, and address customer needs and issues with empathy and timeliness.
• Any other reasonable activity required by management.

Skills

OO language

Software architecture

Automated testing

Teamwork

Time management

Continuous learning

Analytical skills

Documentation

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Clearwater Analytics in the United States is seeking a Software Development Engineer to design, implement, and manage software systems with a focus on quality, reliability, and scalable architecture. Entry‑level engineers code, debug, and learn, while senior staff drive innovation and strategic direction.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, mentorship, and continuous learning to deliver robust SaaS solutions for complex financial data workflows.