Product Engineer (Auth)

TL;DR

Product Engineer (Auth) (Go/TypeScript): Designing and implementing secure, scalable authentication features for a Postgres development platform with an accent on Auth architecture and protocol support. Focus on building server-side protocols, client-side libraries, and ensuring seamless developer experiences across various frameworks.

Location: Remote (Global)

Company

hirify.global is the Postgres development platform providing a complete backend solution including Database, Auth, Storage, Edge Functions, Realtime, and Vector Search.

What you will do

• Design and implement secure, scalable authentication features using Go and TypeScript.
• Work across the stack, from server-side protocols to client-side libraries for frameworks like Next.js.
• Contribute to the evolution of Auth architecture, including support for OAuth, OIDC, and SAML protocols.
• Write and review RFCs as part of the product development process.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure a seamless experience for developers.
• Support the community and respond to developer feedback on GitHub and Discord.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of professional experience working on authentication systems.
• Strong knowledge of web fundamentals including cookies, sessions, JWT, and HTTP.
• Deep interest in authentication security, cryptography, and protocols (OAuth, OIDC, SAML).
• Proficiency in Go, TypeScript, and Postgres.
• Strong technical writing skills for the RFC process.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work with a WeWork membership or co-working allowance provided.
• Equity ownership (ESOP) for all team members.
• 100% health insurance coverage for employees and 80% for dependents globally.
• Annual company-wide off-sites in various cities.
• Asynchronous work environment with high trust in time management.
• Annual education allowance for courses, books, and conferences.

Hiring process

• Application review by the team.
• Introductory video call to get to know each other.
• Up to four interviews with team leads, future teammates, cross-functional stakeholders, and leadership.
• Final decision and offer.