Software Engineering Director - Fintech

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Job Summary

Job Description

Clearwater Analytics aims to be the leading technology platform for investment management, reporting, accounting, and analytics, partnering with institutional investors globally. We are seeking an experienced Engineering Director with over 20 years of engineering experience, including at least 10 years in senior leadership. The role demands deep technical expertise in cloud technologies and distributed architecture, coupled with a strong commitment to engineering and operational excellence. This director will lead a high-performing team, drive strategic vision for large-scale projects, and foster a culture of innovation, contributing significantly to the future of investment management technology.
Must have:
  • Lead and mentor high-performing engineering teams
  • Drive strategic vision and execution of large-scale engineering projects
  • Foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on development strategies
  • Champion distributed architectures for real-time, low-latency systems
  • Present technical and strategic plans to executive leadership
  • Possess 20+ years of engineering experience, especially in FinTech leadership
  • Have 10+ years in senior engineering leadership roles
  • Extensive knowledge of AWS, GCP, Azure, and building distributed systems
  • Proficiency in Java and low-latency system design
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for executive presentations
Good to have:
  • Experience in FinTech and BigTech environments
  • Strong understanding of investment management at scale
  • Proven track record of driving engineering excellence
Perks:
  • Flexible working environment
  • Team-focused culture promoting innovation and ownership
  • Access to cutting-edge investment reporting technology
  • Defined and undefined career pathways
  • Competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Personal Time Off
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • RSUs
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • 401(k) with match
  • Work from anywhere 3 weeks/year
  • Work from home Fridays

Job Details

Role Overview: We are seeking a seasoned Engineering Director with over 20 years of experience, including at least 10 years in senior engineering leadership roles. This position requires deep technical expertise in cloud technologies and distributed architecture, along with a strong commitment to engineering and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team dedicated to developing innovative technology solutions for investment management.
  • Drive the strategic vision and execution of large-scale engineering projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine development strategies and contribute to the product roadmap.
  • Champion the development of distributed architectures that support real-time, asynchronous, and event-driven systems with low latency.
  • Present technical and strategic plans to executive leadership, ensuring clarity and alignment with organizational goals.

Requirements:

  • 20+ years of engineering experience, with a strong emphasis on leadership within the FinTech sector (OEMS/PMS/FO/IM).
  • 10+ years of proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role, demonstrating strong technical acumen and strategic vision.
  • Extensive knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and experience in building distributed systems that handle large-scale operations.
  • Proficiency in Java and experience with low-latency system design and engineering excellence.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; comfortable presenting complex technical concepts to executive stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience in both FinTech and BigTech environments, with a strong understanding of investment management on a scale
  • A proven track record of driving engineering excellence through effective team processes and innovative solutions.

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
  • RSUs as well as an employee stock purchase plan and a 401 (k) with 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!

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About The Company

Clearwater Analytics (NYSE: CWAN) is the leading provider of web-based investment portfolio accounting, reporting, and reconciliation services for institutional investors at thousands of organizations.


Clearwater aggregates, reconciles, and reports on more than $6.4 trillion in assets across thousands of accounts daily. Our clients include corporate treasuries, insurance companies, investment managers, banks, governments, and other institutional investors both in the United States and worldwide.


For more than a decade, we have leveraged web-based software and world-class client service to help clients such as American Family Insurance, Arch Capital, C.V. Starr & Co., Cisco, Facebook, Oracle, Selective Insurance, Sirius Group, Sompo International, Starbucks, WellCare Health Plans, Wilton Re, and many others, streamline their investment and accounting operations. Clearwater also works with hundreds of custodians, investment managers, dealers/brokers, and electronic trading portals who offer Clearwater to their many clients.


With global headquarters in Boise, Idaho, and offices in Edinburgh, Frankfurt, London, New Delhi, New York, Paris, Seattle, Singapore, and Washington D.C., Clearwater sets the new global standard for investment portfolio reporting.

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