Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure
CLEAR · New York, NY
- On site
- Full-time
- $195,000 / year
- New York, NY
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Job highlights
- Build next-gen infrastructure for secure identity platform.
- Develop scalable software-defined networking solutions.
- Enhance Kubernetes compute platform with AWS networking.
- Collaborate on observability and infrastructure best practices.
- Act as product owner for infrastructure improvements.
About the role
Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure
CLEAR is building THE secure identity company of the future. Our mission is to make experiences safer and easier—physically and digitally. With more than 38 million Members and a growing network of partners across the world, CLEAR's secure identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel. Whether it’s at the airport, stadium, or throughout your everyday life, CLEAR unlocks the magic of frictionless experiences.
We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Network Engineering team to accelerate building and scaling our innovative systems that support our growing identity platform. In this role, you will build the next-generation infrastructure that underpins all systems at CLEAR. The ideal candidate for this role will approach challenges with an eye toward reliability, simplicity, and scalability.
What You'll Do:
- Develop and maintain a streamlined process for engineers to effortlessly build and deploy scalable and reliable software-defined networking solutions on AWS.
- Enhance our compute platform (Kubernetes) by integrating new functionalities and features, focusing on AWS networking services and concepts such as VPCs, Route Tables, Security Groups (SGs), ALBs/ELBs, and Route53, as well as implementing Kubernetes networking solutions like service mesh (Istio) to optimize service communication and management.
- Collaborate across engineering teams to advocate for and implement best practices in observability, utilizing tools like Splunk or Datadog to ensure robust network monitoring.
- Act as a product owner for our infrastructure, collecting feedback and requirements from engineering teams to address pain points and develop solutions, particularly in the realm of AWS networking and cloud-native design principles.
What you're great at:
- 6+ years of extensive experience in infrastructure and platform development, particularly in software-defined networking and AWS cloud services.
- Proficient in writing production-grade software using modern languages such as Python, with a strong understanding of Kubernetes and container orchestration tools like EKS and ECS.
- Well-versed in cloud-native design principles and AWS networking services, including VPC design, SGs, NATGWs, ALBs/ELBs, Route53, and security features like AWS Network Firewall and AWS WAF.
- Experienced with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Pulumi, or Cloudformation, and possess a strong product and user-centric mindset.
- Committed to continuously improving systems and environments, with a solid understanding of networking concepts (ISO Layer, BGP, RIP, etc.) and Linux systems (Bash, Filesystems, etc.).
- Equipped with an understanding of and experience with traditional networking appliances and equipment, such as Palo Alto, to effectively maintain connectivity at scale.
- Skilled in configuring and managing Nginx as a reverse proxy and load balancer to optimize application delivery and performance.
- Experienced in implementing and managing API Gateway solutions to facilitate secure and scalable API management.
- Knowledgeable in deploying and managing cloud solutions such as Cloudflare or Fastly to enhance web performance and security through CDN and edge computing capabilities.
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 motivated by our mission of making experiences safer and easier. Our offices are bright and energetic with an open concept and plenty of conference rooms and casual co-working spaces. We also offer catered lunches every day and have fully stocked kitchens. Outside of the office, we invest in your well-being and learning & development with stipends and reimbursement programs.
We offer holistic total rewards, including comprehensive healthcare plans, family-building benefits (fertility and adoption/surrogacy support), flexible time off, annual wellness stipend, free OneMedical memberships for you and your dependents, a CLEAR Plus membership, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
The base salary range for this role is $175,000 - $215,000, 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.
CLEAR provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or protected needs. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, time off, extra breaks, making a change to the application process or work procedures, policy exceptions, providing documents in an alternative format, live captioning or using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Key skills/competency
- Senior Software Engineer
- Infrastructure Development
- Platform Engineering
- Software-Defined Networking
- AWS Cloud Services
- Kubernetes
- Python
- Terraform
- Network Engineering
- Cloud-Native Design
Skills & topics
- Senior Software Engineer
- Infrastructure
- Platform Engineering
- Software-Defined Networking
- AWS
- Kubernetes
- Python
- Terraform
- Network Engineering
- Cloud Native
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 6+ years of infrastructure experience, Python, Kubernetes, and AWS networking expertise.
- Showcase IaC skills: Emphasize your experience with Terraform, Pulumi, or Cloudformation.
- Demonstrate product mindset: Focus on your user-centric approach and ability to gather requirements.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss networking concepts and Linux systems.
- Research CLEAR's mission: Align your application with their goal of making experiences safer and easier.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the salary range for a Senior Software Engineer at CLEAR?
- The base salary range for this Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure role at CLEAR is $175,000 - $215,000 annually, depending on your skills and experience. This is part of a total compensation package that may include bonuses and stock options.
- What are the key technical skills required for this Senior Software Engineer role?
- This role requires extensive experience (6+ years) in infrastructure and platform development, with a strong focus on software-defined networking and AWS cloud services. Proficiency in Python, Kubernetes (EKS, ECS), and Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform is essential. Familiarity with networking concepts (ISO Layer, BGP) and Linux systems is also important.
- What is the work arrangement for this Senior Software Engineer position?
- While the job description doesn't explicitly state the work arrangement, similar roles at tech companies often offer a hybrid or remote option. It is recommended to clarify this during the application process.
- What kind of career growth opportunities can I expect as a Senior Software Engineer at CLEAR?
- CLEAR emphasizes professional growth, offering learning and development stipends and reimbursements. As a Senior Engineer, you'll have opportunities to lead infrastructure projects, influence technical direction, and potentially move into more senior or specialized roles within the growing company.
- How does CLEAR support employee well-being in this Senior Software Engineer role?
- CLEAR offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare, family-building support, flexible time off, a wellness stipend, and OneMedical memberships. They also provide a CLEAR Plus membership and a 401(k) with an employer match, demonstrating a commitment to holistic employee well-being.
- What is the company culture like at CLEAR for engineers?
- CLEAR fosters a mission-driven environment focused on making experiences safer and easier. The offices are described as bright and energetic, with collaborative spaces. Engineers work with talented, mission-motivated team members.
- What does CLEAR do and what is the impact of this Senior Software Engineer role?
- CLEAR is building the secure identity company of the future, transforming how people live, work, and travel. As a Senior Software Engineer on the Network Engineering team, you will build and scale the critical infrastructure supporting this platform, directly impacting the reliability and scalability of their services.
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