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Location:
United States, New York

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

225000.00 - 275000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

We are seeking a collaborative, strategic, and execution-focused engineering leader. As a Director of Engineering, you will oversee multiple teams building and scaling the platforms and products that power seamless, secure experiences for millions of CLEAR members. You’ll pair deep technical expertise with a members-first mindset, driving execution across engineering, product, and business stakeholders. The right candidate has a proven record of scaling resilient systems, cultivating high-performing teams, and shaping technical strategy in fast-paced environments.

Job Responsibility:

Lead and grow multiple engineering teams, ensuring career growth, mentorship, and a culture of technical excellence
Set technical and organizational strategy, aligning roadmaps with business goals and ensuring execution at scale
Partner cross-functionally with Product, Design, Security, and Business leaders to define priorities and deliver measurable member value
Drive engineering and operational excellence, embedding metrics, best practices, and continuous improvement across teams
Scale platforms and systems to meet the needs of a rapidly growing user base ecosystem
Provide technical and architectural leadership, ensuring teams make sound decisions that balance speed, scalability, and safety
Foster transparency and alignment, enabling cross-team collaboration and accountability through effective communication and planning

Requirements:

12+ years of software engineering experience
7+ years leading teams
3+ years managing managers
Strong track record of building and guiding multiple teams or organizations delivering complex, distributed systems
Expertise in software development, architecture, and cloud-native system design
Skilled communicator who can translate technical strategy into business impact for executives and stakeholders
Proven ability to deliver scalable, highly available platforms that balance innovation with operational rigor
Experienced at driving organizational alignment, scaling engineering processes, and setting standards for excellence
Passionate about building teams, nurturing talent, and creating an environment where engineers thrive
Curious, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning and improvement

What we offer:

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
CLEAR Plus membership
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Catered lunches every day
Fully stocked kitchens
Stipends and reimbursement programs for well-being and learning & development

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 07, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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