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Clear Street · 1 day ago

Software Engineer - Low Touch Desk

positionChicago, IL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$200K/yr - $275K/yr
date10+ years exp

Clear Street is a company dedicated to providing sophisticated investors with access to a unified capital markets platform. They are seeking an Experienced Software Engineer to join their Algorithm / Research team, focusing on the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance trading systems and algorithms.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

C++PythonJavaAlgorithmic tradingMulti-threaded programmingDistributed application architectureFinancial marketsStatistical analysisPandasNumPySciPyDockerContinuous learningAdaptability

Required

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

Preferred

Experience in statistical analysis
Proficiency in using libraries like Pandas, NumPy and SciPy
Experience in developing and back testing algorithmic trading strategies
Familiarity with containerization technologies, such as Docker

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages
Company equity
401k matching
Gender neutral parental leave
Full medical, dental and vision insurance
Lunch stipends
Fully stocked kitchens
Happy hours

Company

Clear Street

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Clear Street is a diversified financial services firm replacing the legacy infrastructure used across capital markets.
dateFounded in 2018
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://clearstreet.io

H1B Sponsorship

Clear Street has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (22)
2024 (13)
2023 (5)
2022 (16)
2021 (8)
2020 (5)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$605M
Key Investors
Prysm CapitalIMC Investments
2023-04-11Series B· $270M
2023-02-14Series Unknown
2022-05-24Series B· $165M

Leadership Team

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Chris Pento
Co-Founder and CEO
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Ed Tilly
CEO
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Recent News

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Alex Lawton Joins Clear Street’s UK Management Team
2025-12-24
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FINRA imposes $175k fine on Clear Street
2025-12-19
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Clear Street and iConnections Launch Groundbreaking, Premium Partnership for Client Growth
2025-12-18
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