Staff Software Engineer, Fullstack at CLEAR in NY

Neolife Updates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 325,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

CLEAR in New York, NY is seeking a Staff Software Engineer, Fullstack to join our team for a full-time position. You will design, implement, test, and deploy applications that interconnect attributes and qualifications while safeguarding member privacy and security.

You will work with Java, Python, React, and TypeScript on AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and Postgres, collaborating with product stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable solutions while mentoring teammates and driving engineering

Qualifications

• 9+ years of full-stack software development experience.
• Fluency with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes and deployment tools.
• Ability to articulate technical concepts to stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring teammates.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and deploy applications connecting dozens of attributes while protecting privacy.
• Develop full-stack code and promote engineering excellence through testing, documentation, and observability.
• Partner with product and stakeholders to uncover requirements and solve complex problems.
• Exercise ownership for architectural decisions and continuous improvement.

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

Cloud computing

Autonomy

Ambiguity tolerance

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub

Argo

Kafka

Postgres

React

TypeScript

Java

Python

Job description

Staff Software Engineer, Fullstack at CLEAR in New York, NY

CLEAR is seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer, Fullstack for a full-time position located in New York, NY. Posted on September 11, 2026, with applications open until November 11, 2026, this role invites you to help build the next generation of products beyond traditional ID, enabling members to leverage a networked digital identity platform.

Core Responsibilities & Tech Stack

You will participate in the design, implementation, testing, and deployment of applications that interconnect dozens of attributes and qualifications while maintaining core member privacy and security. Your main responsibilities include:

• Advancing capabilities across industries, gaining hands-on experience with privacy, security, data modeling, and architecture.
• Developing and delivering full-stack code while driving engineering excellence through best practices in testing, documentation, and observability.
• Partnering with product and other stakeholders to uncover requirements, innovate, and solve complex problems.
• Exercising a strong sense of ownership for architectural decision-making and continuous improvement.

The tech stack powering CLEAR's platform features:

• Java, Python, React, and TypeScript
• Kafka and Postgres
• AWS cloud infrastructure, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub, and Argo

Key Qualifications

Candidates applying for this role should possess the following expertise:

• 9+ years of fullstack software development experience.
• Cloud-based application development fluency using AWS, containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes, and deployment tools like GitHub and Argo.
• The ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating with and mentoring less experienced team members.
• High comfort with ambiguity, technological curiosity, and autonomous drive.

Compensation & Workplace Perks

CLEAR offers holistic total rewards to invest in your well-being, learning, and professional growth:

• Total Compensation Range: $325,000 to $500,000.
• Comprehensive healthcare plans, flexible time off, free OneMedical memberships for you and your dependents, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Family building benefits, including fertility and adoption/surrogacy support, plus learning and development stipends and reimbursement programs.
• New York City headquarters perks, featuring daily catered lunches, fully stocked kitchens, and access to a hands-on senior leadership team.

Application Tips for Engineering Professionals

To prepare your application before the November 11, 2026 deadline:

• Highlight your 9+ years of fullstack development and cloud service experience with AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Emphasize your background in collaborative mentoring, cross-functional stakeholder communication, and navigating technical ambiguity.
• Be ready to discuss how you balance robust backend data modeling with responsive full-stack implementation.