Staff Software Engineer - Identity Proofing

Key Responsibilities

• Architect & Lead Authentication Systems
• Drive Identity Proofing Excellence
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship
• Cross-Team Collaboration
• Reliability, Performance & Security
• Compliance & Data Integrity
• Roadmap Influence

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience building and operating high-availability production services
• 3+ years of expertise designing and implementing authentication systems — including MFA, SSO, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and/or passkeys (FIDO2/WebAuthn)
• 3+ years of experience operating distributed systems at scale, such as caching or async processing, and other cloud-native infrastructure (GCP preferred)
• 1+ years of experience with AI-assisted development tooling such as Claude Code, Cursor, or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of identity proofing and credentialing standards, including NIST 800-63-3 (IAL2/AAL2), Kantara Initiative requirements, or equivalent federal/state compliance frameworks
• A commitment to fostering an AI-first engineering culture that maximizes team quality and velocity
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-team technical initiatives from definition through delivery with minimal oversight
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience influencing technical direction across engineering, product, and security stakeholders
• Experience with modern frontend Frameworks like React, and strong backend engineering fundamentals in one or more languages such as Ruby, Java, Go, or Python, with a track record of building secure, scalable APIs and services
• Hands-on experience with modern frontend technologies including TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, and build tooling (Vite, Webpack, Babel, ESLint); proficient in testing frameworks (Jest, Playwright, Testing Library), styling (Tailwind CSS, Sass), and building reusable component libraries with Storybook
• Experience with event-driven architectures, database performance optimization, and caching strategies for high-throughput identity systems
• Familiarity with cloud data compliance frameworks including biometric data retention regulations, PII handling, and audit logging requirements
• Experience working in regulated industries such as government, healthcare, or financial services
• Track record of improving engineering culture through documentation, technical standards, and developer experience improvements