Staff Software Development Engineer - Front End

Job Title: Front-end Software Development Engineer 

Location: Chicago, IL ( Preferred) / New York, NY

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 Front-end Software Development Engineer who shares our passion for innovation and client commitment. 

Role Overview: We are looking for a highly skilled Front-end 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). 

• Experience with real-time systems, event-driven architecture, and engineering excellence in a large-scale environment. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to see the big picture while still giving attention to detail. 

• Strong command of unit testing for thorough code coverage.

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Front end: 

• Experience with React Native, Angular, or any other modern front-end framework (this is team specific) 

• Experience with React or other modern front-end framework 

• Experience with typescript and typescript generics 

• Experience making reusable front end components 

• Experience using front-end specific testing libraries (Jest, cypress, etc) 

• Experience using front-end build processes (webpack, rollup, etc) Containerization and front-end infrastructure knowledge is a plus

Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience in both FinTech and BigTech environments, with a strong understanding of investment management at scale. 

• Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and distributed architectures. 

• 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 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 

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Work from anywhere 3 weeks out of the year  

• Work from home Fridays 

Why Join Us? This is an incredible opportunity to lead a passionate engineering team that is shaping the future of investment management technology. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, apply now! 

Salary Range

$148,200 - $200,851 USD Annual

This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, benefits include: health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), PTO, parental leave, and medical leave, STD/LTD insurance benefits. Clearwater Analytics is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Salary Range

This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, benefits include: health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), PTO, parental leave, and medical leave, STD/LTD insurance benefits. Clearwater Analytics is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.