Full Stack Engineer

Clera

$170K — $220K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Entry-level role; no professional experience required, but strong portfolio or academic background valued.
  • Solid understanding of full stack web development fundamentals, including frontend frameworks, backend APIs, and databases.
  • Ability to work on-site in New York, NY is required.
  • Must be eligible to work in the US; visa sponsorship is available.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain full stack features across web and mobile surfaces of the fintech platform.
  • Collaborate closely with a small, cross-functional team to ship product improvements quickly.
  • Contribute to the development of AI-assisted features and automated investing workflows.
  • Write clean, testable, and well-documented code for both frontend and backend layers.
  • Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and sprint planning activities.
  • Uphold high standards for security, performance, and reliability in a regulated environment.

Benefits

  • Visa sponsorship is available for eligible candidates.
  • Opportunity to work at a well-funded, high-growth startup backed by top-tier investors.
  • Meaningful equity offered.
  • Potential for early-stage career growth.
Full Job Description
About the Role

A fast-growing, Y Combinator-backed fintech startup is looking for an entry-level Full Stack Engineer to join its small, high-impact engineering team in New York City. The company builds a personal wealth management platform aimed at making investing accessible and approachable for the next generation of retail investors. You'll work directly on core product features - including AI-powered tooling, portfolio management, and educational investing experiences - from day one.
What You'll Do
  • Build and maintain full stack features across web and/or mobile surfaces of a consumer fintech platform
  • Collaborate closely with a small, cross-functional team to ship product improvements quickly and iteratively
  • Contribute to the development of AI-assisted features, automated investing workflows, and user-facing financial tools
  • Write clean, testable, and well-documented code across both frontend and backend layers
  • Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and sprint planning
  • Help uphold high standards for security, performance, and reliability in a regulated financial environment
What We're Looking For

Required:
  • Entry-level candidates welcome - no prior professional experience required; strong portfolio, projects, or academic background will be considered
  • Solid understanding of full stack web development fundamentals (frontend frameworks, backend APIs, databases)
  • Ability to work on-site in New York, NY
  • Eligible to work in the US - visa sponsorship is available

Nice to Have:
  • Familiarity with fintech, investing, or financial products
  • Experience working with AI/ML integrations or LLM-based features
  • Exposure to mobile development (iOS/Android or React Native)
  • Interest in consumer apps targeting younger demographics
Compensation & Benefits
  • Salary: $170,000 - $220,000 USD annually
  • Visa sponsorship available
  • Opportunity to work at a well-funded, high-growth startup backed by top-tier investors
  • Meaningful equity and early-stage career growth potential
Location

This is an on-site role based in New York, NY. Candidates must be able to commute to the office regularly.

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