Clera

US Founding Engineer

Clera
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Base Salary

$200k - $400k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Ship production backend code while learning the codebase, product, and banking domain.
  • Own major engineering projects from initial design through production as an individual contributor.
  • Translate complex financial and banking requirements into reliable systems that operate at scale.
  • Make system design, data modeling, and architecture decisions for production services.
  • Collaborate with engineering, product, and clients to evolve core banking capabilities.
  • Build simple, maintainable automation that reduces recurring manual work.

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of hands-on backend software engineering experience.
  • At least 1 year of experience in an early-stage or small startup.
  • Experience shipping production software in banking, financial systems, or core infrastructure at scale.
  • Track record of independently designing and delivering major projects, including architecture and data-modeling decisions.
  • Strong ownership, sound engineering judgment, and ability to work effectively in new domains without a playbook.
  • Interest in core banking systems and financial infrastructure.

Benefits

  • Annual base salary of $200,000 to $400,000 plus equity.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Relocation support.
  • Professional development support.
  • On-site work in New York, New York.
  • Visa sponsorship is not available.

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