Clera

US Founding Engineer

  • LocationNew York, United States
  • Listed20/10/2026
  • SalaryUS$200–400k/yr
  • FieldSoftware engineering

About the job

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join an early-stage financial technology team building production banking infrastructure for digital assets and AI-enabled financial services. As a founding engineer for US operations, you will own core backend systems and help shape the platform from the ground up.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Ship production code early while learning the codebase, banking domain, and product.
  • Own major engineering projects as an individual contributor, from initial design through production.
  • Turn complex financial and banking requirements into reliable software that operates at scale.
  • Make decisions about system design, data modeling, and architectural tradeoffs.
  • Work with engineering, product, and clients to guide the evolution of core banking systems.
  • Build simple, automated systems that reduce recurring manual work.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

  • At least 3 years of hands-on backend software engineering experience, including production work on banking, financial systems, or large-scale core infrastructure.
  • At least 1 year of experience in an early-stage or small startup environment.
  • Experience designing and delivering major projects end-to-end, including making production system design and data modeling decisions.
  • Strong ability to ship iteratively, maintain code quality, and take ownership of reliable systems.
  • Comfort working in new problem areas without an established playbook.
  • Interest in core banking systems and financial infrastructure.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Base salary of $200,000 to $400,000 annually, plus equity. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, relocation support, and professional development support. Visa sponsorship is not available.

LOCATION

On-site in New York, New York. Relocation support is available.

Job details

Company
Clera
Work model
Remote
Contract
Full time
Posted
20 October 2026
Advert site
jobs.ashbyhq.com

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