Senior / Staff Software Engineer — Algorithmic Execution Platform is open at Clear Street in Chicago, New York City. The posting gives a salary of $200K - $350K. Posted on Oct 22, 2026, and still on Clear Street’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
This is a core infrastructure role on a small, focused team, based hybrid (4 days in office) out of New York, NY or Lisle, IL. You will be one of the foundational engineers shaping and building our new execution platform — a low-latency, C++-based system with client-facing FIX connectivity, institutional-grade risk controls, and deep integration across U.S. exchanges and dark venues. Client-facing FIX gateway —…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on Clear Street’s careers page.
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