Software Engineer - Low Touch Desk

About Clear Street

Clear Street’s mission is to give every sophisticated investor access to every asset, in every market, through a unified platform built for speed, transparency and scale. We give our clients the technology, tools, and service once reserved for the largest institutions, rebuilt with modern infrastructure. Our single, cloud‑native, end‑to‑end capital markets platform powers investor growth today and is transforming how they can interact with markets tomorrow.

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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 base salaries only and are the starting base salaries for this role at Clear Street. Total compensation includes bonuses, equity, 401k 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, stocked kitchens, happy hours, a great location and amazing views.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

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