Software Development Engineer III

CLEAR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 220,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

CLEAR is hiring a Senior Fullstack Software Engineer to build the secure identity platform of the future from our New York offices. You will own complex problems from design through deployment, collaborating with Product, Design, Security and Operations to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.

We seek engineers with a builder mindset who thrive in ambiguity, own the architecture, and turn ideas into production systems.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of backend Java development experience.
• Experience with cloud-based application development (AWS).
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Ability to articulate technical concepts to mixed audiences.
• Strong ownership and autonomous problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver backend and frontend code across the full stack.
• Define best practices in testing, documentation, and observability.
• Partner with product and stakeholders to uncover requirements.
• Own architectural decisions and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Java

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub

Argo

Jenkins

Collaboration

Autonomy

Tools

Github

Argo

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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 43 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.

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 43 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 Senior Fullstack Software Engineers to help build the next generation of CLEAR's mission and vision. 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 III, you'll own complex technical problems from design through deployment, partnering closely with Product, Design, Security, and Operations to deliver reliable, scalable solutions. We're looking for engineers with a strong builder mindset who thrive in ambiguity, take ownership, and enjoy turning ideas into production systems.

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:

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:

• 6+ 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 athe bility to be autonomous to figure out what's important

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. Our offices are bright and energetic 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, annual wellness stipend, free OneMedical memberships for you and your dependents, a CLEAR Plus membership, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match. The total compensation range for this role is $220,000 to $290,000 , depending on levels of skills and experience.

This range represents the combined base salary, annual bonus incentive, 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.

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.

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