Lead Software Engineer, Java Jobs

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Location:
United States, New York

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

215000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

We’re looking for an experienced Software Engineering Lead to help us build the next generation of products that will go beyond just ID and enable our members to leverage the power of a networked digital identity. As a Staff Software Engineer at CLEAR, you will participate in the design, implementation, testing, and deployment of applications to build and enhance our platform- one that interconnects dozens of attributes and qualifications while keeping member privacy and security at the core.

Job Responsibility:

Advance our capabilities across a wide array of industries and domains and gain hands-on experience with privacy, security, data modeling and architecture
Develop and deliver code across the full stack, driving engineering excellence by defining best practices in testing, documentation and observability
Partner with product and other stakeholders to uncover requirements, to innovate, and to solve complex problems
Have a strong sense of ownership, responsible for architectural decision-making and strive for continuous improvement in technology and processes at CLEAR

Requirements:

9+ years of software development experience
Working with cloud-based application development
Fluent in at least a few of: Cloud service providers like AWS, Containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, Collaboration, integration, and deployment tools like GitHub and Argo
Articulating technical concepts to a mixed audience of technical and non-technical stakeholders
Collaborating and mentoring less experienced members of the team
Comfort with ambiguity
Curiosity about technology, believing in constant learning, and the ability to be autonomous to figure out what's important

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
A CLEAR Plus membership
A 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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