Director of Engineering, Members

CLEAR - Corporate•New York, NY

1d•$435,000 - $535,000•Onsite

About The Position

CLEAR is building THE secure identity company of the future. Our mission is to make experiences safer and easier—physically and digitally. With more than 38 million Members and a growing network of partners across the world, CLEAR's secure identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel. Whether it’s at the airport, stadium, or throughout your everyday life, CLEAR unlocks the magic of frictionless experiences. As the Director of Engineering of our Members Platform, you will lead the organization responsible for delivering seamless, secure, and frictionless consumer experiences for CLEAR’s members. You will own the platforms powering membership, identity proofing and biometrics—driving strategy, execution, and operational excellence at scale.

Requirements

4+ years of leading and scaling engineering organizations, managing managers and teams of 20+ engineers
Driving large-scale platform initiatives such as system re-architecture, vendor migrations, or multi-tenant platform development
Setting a high bar for engineering excellence through strong technical judgment and organizational leadership
Building and sustaining high-performance teams with a focus on accountability and continuous improvement
Operating with ownership and delivering measurable outcomes in fast-paced, complex environments

Responsibilities

Define and execute the technical strategy and roadmap for CLEAR’s member-facing platforms, including membership, identity proofing and biometrics
Lead and develop a team of Engineering Managers and senior ICs, building a high-performing organization focused on growth, accountability, and impact
Partner cross-functionally with Product, Security, and Engineering leadership to align on priorities, architecture, and delivery of secure, scalable solutions
Own vendor strategy and integrations across our CRM ensuring cost efficiency, reliability, and scalability
Establish and uphold engineering standards, driving best practices in system design, reliability, observability, and operational excellence