About Us:

At Clearwater Analytics, we are on a mission to become the world's most trusted and comprehensive technology platform for investment management, reporting, accounting, and analytics. We partner with sophisticated institutional investors worldwide and are seeking a Staff Software Development Engineer who is passionate about innovation and client commitment. 

Role Overview:

We are looking for a highly skilled Staff Software Development Engineer with over 15 years of total experience, including hands-on experience in Front Office architecture and coding. This role requires deep technical expertise in cloud technologies and distributed architecture, with a strong commitment to engineering and operational excellence. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Design and develop scalable, high-performance software solutions in a distributed architecture environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that engineering strategies align with business objectives and customer needs. Implement real-time and asynchronous systems with a focus on event-driven architecture. Ensure operational excellence by adhering to best practices in software development and engineering. Present technical concepts and project updates clearly to stakeholders, fostering effective communication. 

Requirements: 

15+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, with a focus on architecture and coding in the FinTech sector (strong Front Office experience preferred). Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and distributed architectures. Experience with real-time systems, event-driven architecture, and engineering excellence in a large-scale environment. Proficiency in Java, Python, and familiarity with messaging systems (JMS/Kafka/MQ) and financial protocols (FIX, SWIFT). Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

Desired Qualifications: 

Experience in both FinTech and BigTech environments, with a strong understanding of investment management at scale. Familiarity with GenAI/AI technologies and their applications within the financial services industry. 

What we offer: 

Business casual atmosphere in a flexible working environment  Team focused culture that promotes innovation and ownership  Access cutting edge investment reporting technology and expertise Defined and undefined career pathways allowing you to grow your own way  Competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits Maternity and paternity leave  Personal Time Off and Volunteer Time Off to give back to the community RSUs as well as employee stock purchase plan and 401k with match   Work from anywhere 3 weeks out of the year  Work from home Fridays