Software Engineer, Networking

Today, CLEAR is well-known as a leader in digital and biometric identification, reducing friction for our members wherever an ID check is needed. We’re looking for a 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 cloud platform which underpins all systems at CLEAR. The ideal candidate for this role will approach challenges with an eye toward reliability, simplicity, and scalability.

A brief highlight of our tech stack:

• Java / Kafka / Postgres 
• AWS cloud 

What You Will 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.

Who You Are:

• A software engineer with 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 traditional networking concepts (ISO Layer, BGP, RIP) and Linux systems (Bash, Filesystems).
• Equipped with an understanding of and experience with traditional networking appliances and equipment such as Cisco, Meraki, and Palo Alto, to effectively maintain on-premise connectivity across multiple locations at scale.

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 who are motivated by our mission of making experiences safer and easier. In our offices, you’ll enjoy benefits like meals and snacks. We invest in your well-being and learning & development with our stipend and reimbursement programs.

We offer holistic total rewards, including comprehensive healthcare plans, family building benefits (fertility and adoption/surrogacy support), flexible time off, free OneMedical memberships for you and your dependents, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match. The base salary range for this role is $150,000 - $180,000, 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

About CLEAR

Have you ever had that green-light feeling? When you hit every green light and the day just feels like magic. CLEAR's mission is to create frictionless experiences where every day has that feeling. With more than 25+ million passionate members and hundreds of partners around the world, CLEAR’s identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel. Whether it’s at the airport, stadium, or right on your phone, CLEAR connects you to the things that make you, you - unlocking easier, more secure, and more seamless experiences - making them all feel like magic.