Software Engineer - Controls Engineering

Independent non-bank prime broker building modern financial infrastructure for capital markets, founded in 2018.
$140,000 - $190,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
101 - 500 Employees
5+ years of experience
Finance

Description For Software Engineer - Controls Engineering

Clear Street, founded in 2018, is revolutionizing capital markets with its modern financial infrastructure. As an independent, non-bank prime broker, they've built a cloud-native clearing and custody system that handles billions in daily trading volume. The Controls Engineering team plays a crucial role in ensuring regulatory compliance and financial obligations are met efficiently.

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Controls Engineering team, you'll be at the forefront of automating compliance and finance regulatory processes. The role combines technical expertise in Python, SQL, and data warehousing with business acumen to create scalable solutions for complex financial reporting requirements. You'll work directly with Compliance, Finance, and Treasury teams to understand and implement critical systems.

The position offers an opportunity to work with a modern tech stack including Python, Snowflake, Docker, and Kubernetes in a DevOps-oriented culture. Clear Street provides competitive compensation ($140,000-$190,000 base salary), comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment. The company maintains a hybrid work model with 4 days in-office, offering amenities like lunch stipends and fully stocked kitchens.

This is an ideal role for an experienced engineer who wants to make a significant impact in the fintech space, working with cutting-edge technology while solving complex regulatory and financial challenges. The codebase is new with minimal technical debt, providing ample opportunity to shape the architecture and implementation of critical systems.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer - Controls Engineering

  • Automate Compliance & Finance regulatory processes
  • Process large amounts of data from data warehouse to generate clean, correct reporting
  • Build out reconciliations
  • Partner with Compliance, Finance, and Treasury teams
  • Provide technical guidance and prioritize work
  • Perform hands-on design and development and code review
  • Evolve technical standards and best practices

Requirements For Software Engineer - Controls Engineering

Python
Kubernetes
  • 5+ years of software design and development experience including CI/CD, source code control, testing, and quality management
  • Highly proficient in Python, SQL, database design, and experience with data warehouses like Snowflake
  • Self-starter with eagerness to learn and explore new technologies
  • Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Ability to troubleshoot and logically assess problems and determine solutions

Benefits For Software Engineer - Controls Engineering

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

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