Clear Street

Software Engineer, Full Stack - Risk Engineering

New York, New York, United States

$170,000 – $240,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Capital Markets, FintechIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 5+ years of experience implementing scalable backend services utilizing a statically-typed language, with Go or Java preferred. They must have experience building efficient user-interfaces using Typescript and React, and demonstrate strong communication skills for effective collaboration with non-technical stakeholders. A willingness to explore new technologies and become an expert in the company’s tech stack is also required.

Responsibilities

The Software Engineer will implement efficient user-interfaces for both internal and external users, architect new backend services and storage layers for risk-based metrics, collect and break down requirements to produce technical designs, and collaborate with other tech teams, business, operations, and compliance team members to build and maintain risk quantification and management systems.

Skills

Go
Java
TypeScript
React
Backend Development
UI Development
Scalability
API Design
Risk Methodologies

Clear Street

Provides prime brokerage and trading services

About Clear Street

Clear Street provides a unified platform for trading various financial products, including equities and options, across major markets. Their services focus on prime brokerage, which encompasses trade execution, financing, clearing, and custody, helping clients manage their trading activities effectively. The platform is cloud-based and API-first, allowing for easy integration with other systems and scalability for users. This setup enables clients to concentrate on trading rather than technical complexities. Clear Street differentiates itself with competitive pricing and a flexible approach, catering to both individual investors and large institutions. The company's goal is to enhance the infrastructure of capital markets, making trading more efficient and accessible.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$457.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Company equity
401k matching
Parental leave
Full medical, dental & vision insurance
Lunch stipends
Fully stocked kitchens
Happy hours

Risks

Increased competition in cloud-native brokerage could pressure Clear Street's market share.
Regulatory changes in Europe may impose additional compliance costs for Clear Street.
Cryptocurrency market volatility could impact Clear Street's BTC yield strategies.

Differentiation

Clear Street offers a cloud-native clearing and custody system for capital markets.
The company provides a unified platform for trading equities and options globally.
Clear Street's API-first approach allows seamless integration with other software systems.

Upsides

Clear Street's UK expansion opens access to European markets and new revenue streams.
Winning top awards in technology and client service enhances Clear Street's market reputation.
Investment in Databento boosts Clear Street's access to advanced market data solutions.

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