Software Engineer II

CLEAR is looking for an intellectually curious, experienced Software Engineer to help us build the next generation of CLEAR's core systems to support our vertical teams in bringing to market exciting new biometrics-based products as well as enabling CLEAR to scale both our member population and utilization. As a Software Engineer at CLEAR, you will participate in the design, implementation, testing, and deployment of applications to build and enhance our platform. You will also continuously learn new technologies and software delivery methodologies and contribute to maintaining a high quality standard. A successful candidate will have an established background in shipping and support distributed systems in Java, experience working in an Agile environment, and possess strong technical and communication skills.

What you'll do:

• Develop, enhance, and support Java distributed applications
• Follow and drive best practices for producing clean, well-tested code and documentation on a predictable and steady schedule
• Contribute to estimation and sprint planning within an agile framework and deliver value-added features into production on a steady cadence
• Be influential in making architectural, design, and technical stack recommendations within the team
• Drive the operational excellence of the services owned by your team, including continuously improving the observability, performance, and security of the application
• Have a strong sense of ownership and be accountable for results

How you'll measure success:

• You have 3+ years developing Java applications, with exposure to Java 11+, and a strong understanding of JVM fundamentals
•  You have worked on a team that shipped microservice applications, preferably in a cloud environment 
• You are familiar with most of these technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Docker, Kubernetes, REST framework such as Dropwizard/Spring Boot
• You have experience, and are comfortable working in an agile environment
• You have a strong understanding of architectural design patterns, domain driven design principles, unit & integration testing tools, and software engineering best practices
• You are skilled at articulating technical concepts to a mixed audience of technical and non-technical stakeholders
• You are a team player that commits to and enables the success of your colleagues as well as your own
• Strong plus: you have some experience with or supporting front-end development such as web applications

How You'll be Rewarded:

At CLEAR we help YOU move forward - because when you’re at your best, we’re at our best. You’ll work with talented team members who are motivated by our mission of making experiences safer and easier. Our hybrid work environment provides flexibility. In our offices, you’ll enjoy benefits like meals and snacks. We invest in your well-being and learning & development with our stipend and reimbursement programs. 

We offer holistic total rewards, including comprehensive healthcare plans, family building benefits (fertility and adoption/surrogacy support), flexible time off, free OneMedical memberships for you and your dependents, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match. The base salary range for this role is $145,000-185,000, depending on levels of skills and experience.

The base salary range represents the low and high end of CLEAR’s salary range for this position. Salaries will vary depending on various factors which include, but are not limited to location, education, skills, experience and performance. The range listed is just one component of CLEAR’s total compensation package for employees and other rewards may include annual bonuses, commission, Restricted Stock Units

About CLEAR

Have you ever had that green-light feeling? When you hit every green light and the day just feels like magic. CLEAR's mission is to create frictionless experiences where every day has that feeling. With more than 13+ million passionate members and hundreds of partners around the world, CLEAR’s identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel. Whether it’s at the airport, stadium, or right on your phone, CLEAR connects you to the things that make you, you - unlocking easier, more secure, and more seamless experiences - making them all feel like magic.