Job Summary:
The Software Development Engineer role at Clearwater Analytics spans a spectrum of responsibilities with a focus on designing, implementing, and managing software systems. The role requires continuous learning and application of new technologies and trends. Engineers at entry-level work on coding, debugging, and learning new software technologies. With progression in this track, the responsibilities expand to include leading teams, designing complex software systems, providing mentorship, and managing cross-functional integration. The more senior roles are responsible for defining the company's technological vision, making strategic decisions, driving innovation, and setting new industry standards. Across all levels, a successful software development engineer will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, clear communication, excellent coding abilities, a keen understanding of the software ecosystem, and a cooperative team player attitude.
Responsibilities:
Develop fundamental software engineering skills.
Successfully collaborate with peers in all aspects of software development.
Complete simple coding deliverables with minimal supervision.
Positively incorporate feedback from manager and mentor(s).
Learn the team’s business domain.
Take initiative to ask questions to clarify understanding.
Actively and constructively participate in submitting code for review.
Any other reasonable activity required by management.
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Basic understanding of SDLC and agile development.
Understanding of Object Oriented programming.
Excitement about adopting AI coding workflows.
Interest and willingness to learn financial concepts relating to funds and accounting.
Strong problem solving skills.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills — comfortable working with other engineers and product specialists.
Excellent written and verbal communication; able to produce clear technical documentation and present designs concisely.
Nice to Have
Experience with full stack development.
Experience or classwork in accounting or finance.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
- Basic understanding of SDLC and agile development
- Understanding of Object Oriented programming
- Excitement about adopting AI coding workflows
- Interest and willingness to learn financial concepts relating to funds and accounting
- Strong problem solving skills
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication; able to produce clear technical documentation and present designs concisely
- Experience with full stack development
- Experience or classwork in accounting or finance
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Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A company 401(k) match with immediate vesting is consistently included alongside tax‑advantaged accounts. This indicates reliable long‑term savings support as part of the package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity participation is available through an employee stock purchase plan, with RSUs included for some roles. This adds ownership potential beyond base pay and bonus.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is available from day one with a baseline around three weeks, plus company holidays and volunteer time. Flexible elements like work‑from‑home Fridays and limited “work from anywhere” periods broaden practical time‑off utility.
Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) Insights
What We Do
CWAN was founded on a simple belief: investment professionals deserve modern technology that actually works for them. Not legacy systems that slow them down. Not fragmented data that creates confusion. But one comprehensive platform that gives you complete visibility and crystal-clear insights. The result? Investment management that works as seamlessly as your investment strategy. Since our founding in 2004, CWAN has been the trusted technology partner powering the world’s leading institutional investors — from insurance companies, asset managers, and hedge funds to asset owners like corporations, endowments, and pension funds managing over $10 trillion in assets.
Why Work With Us
We continue to grow, fueled by a strong foundation, an ambitious vision, and a commitment to delivering exceptional value to our clients, partners, and team members around the world. What started as a bold idea in Boise, Idaho has rapidly transformed into a global presence. We’ve expanded our footprint significantly—now operating out of 24 offices
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Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
