Senior Software Engineer - Risk Engineering

Clear Street is modernizing the brokerage ecosystem, replacing legacy infrastructure used across capital markets with a cloud-native clearing and custody system.
$170,000 - $240,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5+ years of experience
Finance

Description For Senior Software Engineer - Risk Engineering

Clear Street is revolutionizing the brokerage ecosystem by building a modern, cloud-native clearing and custody system designed for today's complex, global market. Founded in 2018, this diversified financial services firm is replacing legacy infrastructure across capital markets. Their platform integrates with central clearing houses and exchanges, supporting billions in daily trading volume.

As a Senior Software Engineer in the Risk Engineering (RENG) team, you'll play a crucial role in measuring portfolio risk for both clients and the firm. You'll implement real-time P&L, risk, and margin calculations, ensure timely End-of-Day calculations, and work closely with product and business teams to translate requirements into technical solutions. You'll also collaborate cross-functionally to integrate with existing systems and optimize performance for large-scale financial data processing.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of professional software engineering experience, with expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, microservices architecture, and AWS services. Experience in the financial domain, particularly in risk and margin systems for brokerage platforms, is preferred. You'll work with a cutting-edge tech stack including Apache Flink, Docker, Kubernetes, and Snowflake.

Clear Street offers competitive compensation, with a base salary range of $170,000 - $240,000, plus bonuses and equity. Benefits include 401k matching, parental leave, and full medical, dental, and vision insurance. The company values in-person collaboration, requiring 4 days per week in the office, and provides perks like lunch stipends and fully stocked kitchens.

Join Clear Street to be part of a high-performance, diverse workforce that's shaping the future of capital markets technology.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer - Risk Engineering

  • Implement real-time P&L, risk, and margin calculations
  • Ensure timely End-of-Day (EOD) calculations for margin requirements
  • Work closely with product and business teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless integration
  • Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations and security standards

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer - Risk Engineering

Java
Kafka
Redis
  • At least five (5) years of professional software engineering experience with a proficiency in Java and Spring Boot for backend development
  • Hands-on experience with Kafka and streaming real-time data processing
  • Expertise in designing and implementing microservices architecture
  • Strong understanding of AWS services, including EC2, S3, and MSK
  • Solid knowledge of data modeling and database systems
  • Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex issues in a distributed environment
  • Proven track record of delivering high-quality, production-ready code

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer - Risk Engineering

401k
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
Vision Insurance
  • 401k matching
  • Gender neutral parental leave
  • Full medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Lunch stipends
  • Fully stocked kitchens
  • Happy hours

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