Principal Software Development Engineer

Location: New York, NY

About Us: At Clearwater Analytics (CWAN), we are on a mission to become the worlds most trusted and comprehensive technology platform for investment management, reporting, accounting, and analytics. We partner with sophisticated institutional investors worldwide and are seeking a Principal SDE who is passionate about innovation and client commitment.

Role Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Software Engineer with over 20 years of handson experience in FrontOffice 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:

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, highperformance software solutions in the investment management domain, specifically in OMES, PMS, and Asset Management.

• Drive technical innovation by integrating emerging technologies and best practices into engineering processes.

• Mentor and guide engineering teams in developing highquality software solutions, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to align engineering strategies with business objectives and customer needs.

• Manage largescale projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to best practices in coding and architecture.

• Present technical concepts and engineering roadmaps to executive leadership, ensuring clarity and alignment with organizational goals.

Requirements:

• 20+ years of handson engineering experience, with a focus on architecture and coding in the FinTech sector (strong Front Office experience preferred).

• Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWSGCPAzure) and distributed architectures.

• Experience with realtime systems, asynchronous processing, eventdriven architectures, and engineering excellence in a largescale environment.

• Proficiency in Java, Python, and familiarity with messaging systems (JMSKafkaMQ) and financial protocols (FIX, SWIFT).

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in both FinTech and BigTech environments, with a strong understanding of investment management on scale.

• Familiarity with GenAIAI technologies and their applications within the financial services industry.

What we offer:

• Business casual atmosphere in a flexible working environment

• Teamfocused culture that promotes innovation and ownership

• Access cuttingedge 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 a 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 youre ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, apply now!