Director of Engineering, Members

Clearfield, Inc.$435K — $500K+*
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in leading and scaling engineering organizations
  • Expertise in managing engineering teams of 20+
  • Proven track record in driving large-scale platform initiatives
  • Strong technical judgment and leadership skills
  • Ability to build and sustain high-performance teams focused on continuous improvement

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the technical strategy for member-facing platforms
  • Lead a team of Engineering Managers and senior ICs to foster growth and accountability
  • Collaborate with Product, Security, and Engineering leadership on priorities and solutions
  • Manage vendor strategy and integrations for efficiency and scalability
  • Establish engineering standards and best practices for operational excellence

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare plans
  • Family-building benefits including fertility and adoption support
  • Flexible time off policies
  • Annual wellness stipend
  • Free OneMedical memberships for you and dependents
  • CLEAR Plus membership
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Daily catered lunches and stocked kitchens
  • Support for learning and development with stipends
Full Job Description
As the Director of Engineering of our Members Platform, you will lead the organization responsible for delivering seamless, secure, and frictionless consumer experiences for CLEAR's members. You will own the platforms powering membership, identity proofing and biometrics-driving strategy, execution, and operational excellence at scale.

What you'll do:
  • Define and execute the technical strategy and roadmap for CLEAR's member-facing platforms, including membership, identity proofing and biometrics
  • Lead and develop a team of Engineering Managers and senior ICs, building a high-performing organization focused on growth, accountability, and impact
  • Partner cross-functionally with Product, Security, and Engineering leadership to align on priorities, architecture, and delivery of secure, scalable solutions
  • Own vendor strategy and integrations across our CRM ensuring cost efficiency, reliability, and scalability
  • Establish and uphold engineering standards, driving best practices in system design, reliability, observability, and operational excellence

How you'll measure success:
  • Platform reliability and performance, including uptime, latency, and scalability of member-facing systems
  • Delivery against roadmap commitments and successful execution of strategic platform initiatives
  • Cost optimization and efficiency across vendor platforms and infrastructure
  • Strength and growth of the engineering organization, including retention, engagement, and leadership development
  • Adoption of engineering best practices and measurable improvements in system quality and operational excellence

What you're great at:
  • 4+ years of leading and scaling engineering organizations, managing managers and teams of 20+ engineers
  • Driving large-scale platform initiatives such as system re-architecture, vendor migrations, or multi-tenant platform development
  • Setting a high bar for engineering excellence through strong technical judgment and organizational leadership
  • Building and sustaining high-performance teams with a focus on accountability and continuous improvement
  • Operating with ownership and delivering measurable outcomes in fast-paced, complex environments

How You'll be Rewarded:

At CLEAR, we help YOU move forward - because when you're at your best, we're at our best. You'll work with talented team members motivated by our mission of making experiences safer and easier. Our offices are bright and energetic with an open concept and plenty of conference rooms and casual co-working spaces. We also offer catered lunches every day and have fully stocked kitchens. Outside of the office, we invest in your well-being and learning & development with stipends and reimbursement programs.

We offer holistic total rewards, including comprehensive healthcare plans, family-building benefits (fertility and adoption/surrogacy support), flexible time off, annual wellness stipend, free OneMedical memberships for you and your dependents, a CLEAR Plus membership, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match. The total compensation range for this role is $435,000-$535,000 depending on levels of skills and experience.

This range represents the combined base salary, annual bonus incentive, and new hire equity package (in Restricted Stock Units) for this position at CLEAR. Additionally, this role will be eligible for refresh equity grants as part of our ongoing compensation program. Actual compensation will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, location, education, skills, experience, and performance. All stock based compensation will be subject to the terms and conditions of applicable agreements.

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About Clearfield, Inc.

Clearfield, Inc. is a US-based company that designs, manufactures, and distributes fiber optic management products. The company's products are used in the telecommunications industry to manage fiber optic cables and connections. Clearfield's products include fiber distribution hubs, optical components, and cabinets. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Clearfield has a global presence with offices in the United States, Canada, and China.
Learn more about Clearfield, Inc.
Size
250 employees
Market Cap
$1.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$9.9 million
5 Year Trend
+29.6%
Revenue
$100.7 million
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