Software Development Engineer III

Clearwater Analytics; New York (NY); On-site; USD 117,084 - 158,436; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/vision/dental insurance

401(k)

PTO

Parental leave

Medical leave

STD/LTD insurance

Job summary

Clearwater Analytics is seeking a Software Engineer for the Front Office Suite on the Beacon platform in New York. You will collaborate with clients across finance sectors to design, develop, test, and support essential front office components and data pipelines.

The role emphasizes Python proficiency, experience with financial instruments, and strong fundamentals in data structures and algorithms. Exposure to streaming tech and cloud platforms will be advantageous.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of software engineering experience.
• Work experience with financial instruments.
• High proficiency in Python.
• Fundamentals of software engineering such as data structures and algorithms.
• Exposure to database programming (SQL).

Responsibilities

• Market data ingestion.
• Time series framework.
• Trade ingestion / high frequency trades.
• ETL/Data pipelines.
• Integrations with third‑party systems.
• Adding features to Beacon’s framework for easy developing and deploying of applications.
• Providing ongoing support and enhancement of the Beacon Platform.

Skills

Python

Data structures

Algorithms

SQL

Financial instruments

Tools

Kafka

Redis

AWS

Azure

Job description

Job Summary:

The Software Engineer position is part of the Front Office Suite (FOS) engineering team responsible for designing, developing, and testing essential front office components on of Clearwater Analytics’ Beacon platform. You will work closely with our clients, which include investment banks, asset managers, hedge funds, insurance companies, and commodities trading companies.

What You’ll Do

Work on developing, testing, and supporting various components to support our clients in the financial technology space.

• Market data ingestion
• Time series framework
• Trade ingestion / high frequency trades
• ETL/Data pipelines
• Integrations with third-party systems
• Adding features to Beacon’s framework for easy developing and deploying of applications

Providing ongoing support and enhancement of the Beacon Platform

What We’re Looking For

• 3-5 years of software engineering experience
• Work experience with financial instruments
• High proficiency in Python
• Fundamentals of software engineering such as data structures and algorithms
• Exposure to database programming (SQL)

Strong problem-solving skills

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Familiarity with streaming technologies like Kafka and Redis
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL database technologies
• Familiarity with cloud computing such as AWS or Azure

Exposure to multiple programming languages and paradigms

Salary Range

$137,770.00 - $178,250.00

This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, benefits include: health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), PTO, parental leave, and medical leave, STD/LTD insurance benefits. Clearwater Analytics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.