Role Overview
Clera is hiring a Senior Software Engineer, Distributed Data Systems. This is a full-time remote role, with the team based in New York. Part of Clera's Frontend hiring, posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
Salary Context
Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Senior-level Frontend roles is $125k-$150k (based on 15 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.
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Job description
ABOUT THE ROLE
Join a fast-moving, NYC-based AI-native data infrastructure company that is building the next generation of agentic analytics. This is a greenfield opportunity to architect and build a scalable OLAP lakehouse platform that turns messy enterprise data into trustworthy, actionable answers — at scale, for some of the most data-intensive organizations in the world.
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Distributed Data Systems team, you'll own core platform components end-to-end, with a particular focus on query performance and join optimization. If you get genuinely excited about JOIN order optimization or have ever implemented a query optimizer for fun, this role was written for you.
The company is well-funded (Series A/B stage) and backed by notable strategic investors. Hiring decisions can be made within 72 hours of an onsite interview, and interview travel is covered.
Visa sponsorship is available.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Work on a greenfield OLAP lakehouse project, building the data platform for the agentic era — where AI agents drive the vast majority of queries.
- Design and implement distributed data system components with a strong focus on join optimization and query performance.
- Collaborate fluidly across infrastructure, services, and frontend to deliver end-to-end data platform features.
- Ship reliable, scalable data infrastructure that powers enterprise-grade analytics at scale.
- Contribute from zero to one — this is early-stage, high-ownership work.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Required:
- 4+ years of experience as a data systems, backend, infrastructure, or platform engineer.
- Proficiency in Haskell and/or TypeScript (the core tech stack).
- Strong data focus — you think deeply about data quality, correctness, and performance.
- Experience building products from zero to one; prior startup experience (ideally VC-backed) strongly preferred.
- Experience with distributed systems.
- Experience with big data systems (Apache Spark, Hadoop).
- Experience with databases (relational, columnar, or otherwise).
- Strong foundation in algorithms and data structures and their real-world applications.
- Experience with OLAP lakehouse / data lakehouse architecture and query optimization.
Nice to Have
- Comfortable diving into any layer of the stack — infrastructure, services, or frontend.
- Passion for building robust, scalable, and easy-to-use systems.
- Background at companies working on data platforms, query engines, or AI/ML infrastructure.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Salary: $200,000 – $350,000 USD annually (based on experience)
- Equity participation in a well-funded, high-growth startup
- Interview travel covered for onsite candidates
- Visa sponsorship available
LOCATION
This role is on-site in New York, NY. Candidates should be based in NYC or willing to relocate. This is not a remote role.
About Clera
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Senior Software Engineer, Distributed Data Systems position at Clera?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Clera. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Is the Senior Software Engineer, Distributed Data Systems role at Clera remote?
Yes. This is a remote role. The team is based in New York, but the position itself does not require relocating to that office.
What does a Senior Software Engineer, Distributed Data Systems at Clera earn?
Clera has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior Software Engineer, Distributed Data Systems role at Clera posted?
This role was posted on July 2, 2026 (8 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior Software Engineer, Distributed Data Systems role at Clera require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Clera lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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