Software Development Engineer

The Software Development Engineer at Clearwater Analytics designs, implements, and manages software systems, requiring continuous learning and application of new technologies. Responsibilities include coding, debugging, optimizing applications, performing root-cause analyses, assisting in user story creation, and ensuring software is scalable, reliable, and secure. The role demands strong problem-solving, communication, coding abilities, and a cooperative team player attitude.

Must Have

• Have a solid understanding of the team’s domain.
• Collaborate with team members to optimize and improve existing software applications.
• Regularly give feedback and ask questions in code reviews.
• Perform root-cause analyses for software issues and identify effective solutions.
• Assist in the creation of user stories and estimation of work for project planning.
• Suggests design improvements demonstrating an understanding of architecture.
• Ensure software applications are scalable, reliable, and secure.
• Document software usage, implementation, architecture, design, and APIs.
• Consistently write broad unit and integration tests.
• Translate loosely defined requirements into functioning code.
• Fundamental understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.
• Solid programming skills in any modern language.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.

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:

• Have a solid understanding of the team’s domain.
• Collaborate with team members to optimize and improve existing software applications.
• Regularly give feedback and ask questions in code reviews.
• Perform root-cause analyses for software issues and identify effective solutions.
• Assist in the creation of user stories and estimation of work for project planning.
• Suggests design improvements demonstrating an understanding of architecture.
• Ensure software applications are scalable, reliable, and secure.
• Document software usage, implementation, architecture, design, and APIs.
• Consistently write broad unit and integration tests.
• Translate loosely defined requirements into functioning code.
• Any other reasonable activity required by management.

Required Skills:

• Fundamental understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.
• Solid programming skills in any modern language.
• Enthusiasm for software work in a software-as-a-service company.
• Driven by client satisfaction.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage own time and deliver expected results on time.
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Exceptional analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong documentation skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities.

Education and Experience:

• Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 2+ years of software development experience.

About us

Clearwater Analytics (NYSE: CWAN) is transforming investment management with the industry’s most comprehensive cloud-native platform for institutional investors across global public and private markets. While legacy systems create risk, inefficiency, and data fragmentation, Clearwater’s single-instance, multi-tenant architecture delivers real-time data and AI-driven insights throughout the investment lifecycle. The platform eliminates information silos by integrating portfolio management, trading, investment accounting, reconciliation, regulatory reporting, performance, compliance, and risk analytics in one unified system. Serving leading insurers, asset managers, hedge funds, banks, corporations, and governments, Clearwater supports over $8.8 trillion in assets globally. Learn more at www.clearwateranalytics.com.

Don’t meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to still apply! You may be just what we're looking for.