- Full Time
- New York, US
- 175000-215000 USD / Year
Clear
Clear is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure in New York, US to lead design and operation of the backend systems powering our secure identity platform. As a full-time member of our infrastructure team, you'll scale systems trusted by 38+ million members worldwide.
About the Role
You'll own critical infrastructure decisions and implementation for the identity verification platform that transforms how people travel, work, and navigate their daily lives. This role combines hands-on systems engineering with architectural leadership, ensuring our platform delivers reliability, security, and performance across airports, venues, and consumer applications globally.
What You'll Do
- Design, build, and operate distributed systems handling millions of identity verification requests and member interactions daily
- Architect infrastructure for reliability and security, ensuring strict compliance standards are met
- Lead cloud infrastructure decisions and drive implementation of containerized deployment strategies
- Collaborate with product and security teams to optimize system performance and member experience
- Mentor junior engineers and establish best practices for infrastructure development and operations
- Drive continuous improvement in system monitoring, observability, and incident response
What We're Looking For
- 7+ years of professional software engineering experience with deep expertise in infrastructure or systems architecture
- Proven experience designing and scaling distributed systems supporting millions of users
- Strong background with cloud platforms and containerized infrastructure (Kubernetes, Docker, or similar technologies)
- Solid foundation in systems design, networking, databases, and security principles
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools and modern CI/CD practices
- Demonstrated ability to mentor team members and communicate complex technical concepts clearly
About Clear
Clear is the secure identity platform making experiences safer and easier in the modern world. With 38+ million members and a growing partner network spanning transportation, entertainment, and enterprise sectors, Clear is transforming identity verification at airports, venues, and throughout everyday life.
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