Senior Software Engineer

Clear Street•New York, NY

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

Clear Street's mission is to give every sophisticated investor access to every asset, in every market, through a unified platform built for speed, transparency and scale. We give our clients the technology, tools, and service once reserved for the largest institutions, rebuilt with modern infrastructure. Our single, cloud-native, end-to-end capital markets platform powers investor growth today and is transforming how they can interact with markets tomorrow. By combining highly-skilled product and engineering talent with seasoned finance professionals, we’re building the essentials to compete in today’s fast-paced markets. Our team is composed of highly talented and motivated engineers who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of financial technology. Working together, we have built a platform that serves institutional clients and is at the forefront of technological innovation. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, and make a meaningful impact on the financial industry. We value creativity, innovation, and a strong work ethic, and we are committed to providing our team members with the support and resources they need to succeed. We are seeking a Backend Engineer with a strong foundation in financial systems and hands-on experience in digital assets. You will design, build, and maintain scalable backend services that power trading platforms, payment systems, and digital asset infrastructure. This role sits at the intersection of traditional finance and emerging decentralized technologies, requiring both rigorous engineering practices and adaptability to a rapidly evolving ecosystem.

Requirements

5+ years of backend engineering experience in a production environment
Strong proficiency in one or more backend languages (e.g., Python, Java, Go, Rust or Node.js)
Solid understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and RESTful APIs
Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
Familiarity with financial systems (trading, payments, risk, or accounting systems)
Hands-on experience with defi services
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

Nice To Haves

Experience building or integrating crypto custody solutions
Knowledge of financial regulations (e.g., KYC, AML, compliance frameworks)
Experience with message queues and streaming systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ)
Background in high-frequency or low-latency systems

Responsibilities

Design and implement high-performance backend services and APIs for financial applications
Build and maintain systems for trading, settlement, and asset custody (fiat and crypto)
Integrate with blockchain networks (e.g., Ethereum, Bitcoin) and third-party financial APIs
Ensure system reliability, security, and scalability under high-throughput conditions
Develop and maintain data pipelines for real-time and batch financial data processing
Collaborate with product, frontend, and DevOps teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting to ensure system health and uptime