Job Title: Front-end Software Development Engineer
Location: Chicago, IL ( Preferred) / New York, NY
About Us: At Clearwater Analytics, we are on a mission to become the world's most trusted and comprehensive technology platform for investment management, reporting, accounting, and analytics. We partner with sophisticated institutional investors worldwide and are seeking a Front-end Software Development Engineer who shares our passion for innovation and client commitment.
Role Overview: We are looking for a highly skilled Front-end Software Development Engineer with over 15 years of total experience, including hands-on experience in Front Office architecture and coding. This role requires deep technical expertise in cloud technologies and distributed architecture, with a strong commitment to engineering and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and develop scalable, high-performance software solutions in a distributed architecture environment.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that engineering strategies align with business objectives and customer needs.
Implement real-time and asynchronous systems with a focus on event-driven architecture.
Ensure operational excellence by adhering to best practices in software development and engineering.
Present technical concepts and project updates clearly to stakeholders, fostering effective communication.
Requirements:
15+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, with a focus on architecture and coding in the FinTech sector (strong Front Office experience preferred).
Experience with real-time systems, event-driven architecture, and engineering excellence in a large-scale environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to see the big picture while still giving attention to detail.
Strong command of unit testing for thorough code coverage.
Front end:
Experience with React Native, Angular, or any other modern front-end framework (this is team specific)
Experience with React or other modern front-end framework
Experience with typescript and typescript generics
Experience making reusable front end components
Experience using front-end specific testing libraries (Jest, cypress, etc)
Experience using front-end build processes (webpack, rollup, etc) Containerization and front-end infrastructure knowledge is a plus
Desired Qualifications:
Experience in both FinTech and BigTech environments, with a strong understanding of investment management at scale.
Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and distributed architectures.
Familiarity with GenAI/AI technologies and their applications within the financial services industry.
What we offer:
Business casual atmosphere in a flexible working environment
Team-focused culture that promotes innovation and ownership
Access cutting-edge investment reporting technology and expertise
Defined and undefined career pathways, allowing you to grow your way
Competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
Maternity and paternity leave
Personal Time Off and Volunteer Time Off to give back to the community
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Work from anywhere 3 weeks out of the year
Work from home Fridays
Why Join Us? This is an incredible opportunity to lead a passionate engineering team that is shaping the future of investment management technology. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, apply now!
Salary Range
$148,200 - $200,851 USD Annual
This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, benefits include: health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), PTO, parental leave, and medical leave, STD/LTD insurance benefits. Clearwater Analytics is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
Skills Required
- 15+ years of hands-on software engineering experience in FinTech
- Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and distributed architectures
- Experience with real-time systems and event-driven architecture
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong command of unit testing and thorough code coverage
- Experience with React Native, Angular, or other modern frameworks
- Experience with Typescript in object-oriented or functional paradigm
What the Team is Saying
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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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