Software Engineer - Low Touch Desk

Software Engineer - Low Touch Desk role at Clear Street

Clear Street is modernizing the brokerage ecosystem. Founded in 2018, it is a diversified financial services firm replacing the legacy infrastructure used across capital markets. We started from scratch building a completely cloud‑native clearing and custody system designed for today’s complex, global market. Our platform is fully integrated with central clearing houses and exchanges to support billions in trading volume per day.

We’ve emphasized our data model abstractions, horizontal scalability, and thoughtful APIs, all to give best‑in‑class experience for our clients. By combining highly-skilled product and engineering talent with seasoned finance professionals, we’re building the essentials to compete in today’s fast‑paced markets.

We are seeking an experienced software engineer to join our Algorithm / Research team, focusing on the design, development and maintenance of high-performance trading systems and their underlying algorithms.

• Enhance existing trading strategies and develop tools to support them.
• Design, develop, test and deploy new strategies, algorithms and tools.
• Play a pivotal role in evolving our platform as we expand our client base.
• Acquire a deep understanding of our systems to influence future design decisions.
• Other duties as assigned or needed.

Clear Street’s Execution Algorithm / Research team focuses on creating innovative strategies that meet our clients’ order execution needs. We work closely with our desk traders and sales team to discover new opportunities to enhance client order flow and execution performance.

• Ideally 10+ years of experience in developing high-performance algorithmic financial applications.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Math, or a related STEM field.
• Adaptability to a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities.
• Strong computer programming skills using C++, Python and Java in a Linux environment. Strong understanding of financial markets.
• Experience with multi-threaded programming and distributed application architecture.
• Strong understanding of computer systems, including operating systems, networks, and performance optimization.
• Experience with modern software development practices and tools.
• Strong passion for technology and continuous learning.

• Experience in statistical analysis.
• Proficiency in using libraries like Pandas, Num Py and Sci Py.
• Experience in developing and back testing algorithmic trading strategies.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies, such as Docker.

Primarily C++, Python and Java.

The base salary range is $200,000 – $275,000. These ranges represent starting base salaries for this role at Clear Street and will be based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, and location. This range represents base salary only and does not include other components of total compensation such as bonuses or equity.

We offer competitive compensation packages, company equity, 401(k) matching, gender-neutral parental leave, and full medical, dental, and vision insurance. We require employees to be in the office 4 days per week. In‑office benefits include lunch stipends, fully stocked kitchens, happy hours, a great location, and amazing views.

Our top priority is our people. We’re continuously investing in a culture that promotes collaboration. We help each other through challenges and celebrate each other’s successes. We believe modern workplaces succeed by virtue of having high-performance work forces that are diverse — in ideas, in cultures, and in experiences. We put in the effort to make such a workplace a daily reality and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.