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Principal Engineer, Backend

CLEAR is a leading identity platform innovating frictionless experiences for over 30 million members globally. We seek a Principal Backend Engineer to lead and architect scalable distributed systems, primarily for our Aviation and Travel sectors, driving performance, reliability, and engineering excellence.

Skills

  • Expertise in cloud-based distributed systems development using Java and related languages.
  • Strong background in architecture design, reliability engineering, and system scaling.
  • Experience with observability tools and reliability patterns.
  • Proficient in RDBMS, NoSQL databases, caching solutions, and real-time streaming data stores.
  • Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute a 3-5 year technical vision and strategy for backend systems.
  • Identify and champion critical technical initiatives addressing core business needs.
  • Solve complex, high-impact technical challenges in distributed cloud systems.
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to engineering teams and cross-functional partners.
  • Evaluate and recommend software components, architecture patterns, and best practices.
  • Review and guide architectural decisions from design through deployment.
  • Collaborate effectively with Product Management, Security, Operations, and other teams.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field preferred.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare plans and family-building benefits.
  • Flexible time off and annual wellness stipend.
  • Free OneMedical memberships for employees and dependents.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
  • Catered lunches and fully stocked kitchen at office.
  • Learning and development stipends and reimbursement programs.
  • Supports reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
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Founded in 2010, CLEAR offers a biometric scanning product designed for airport security. The company is headquartered in New York City, New York.

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June 24, 2025

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