Staff Software Engineer (Identity)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (Identity): Designing and evolving secure authentication and authorization systems for a digital media operations platform with an accent on ReBAC models and AI-powered agentic workflows. Focus on building scalable identity infrastructure, implementing OpenFGA, and managing complex organizational hierarchies.

Location: Must be based in the United States or Canada (Remote, Hybrid, or On-site in Chicago)

Salary: $136,908 - $213,577 per year

Company

hirify.global Technologies provides software that automates digital media operations for agencies and brands.

What you will do

• Develop authentication and authorization platforms, specifically for AI-powered agentic workflows and non-human actors.
• Evolve identity layers in Auth0 to enhance authentication, token issuance, and identity federation.
• Maintain and mature the Relationship-Based Access Control (ReBAC) OpenFGA model.
• Lead large-scale technical projects across multiple teams and systems.
• Mentor engineers and champion technical best practices and quality standards.
• Take ownership of team deliverables from ideation through production.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of professional software experience.
• Significant depth in identity, authentication, or authorization systems.
• Deep understanding of OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect.
• Hands-on experience with ReBAC systems such as OpenFGA, Zanzibar, or SpiceDB.
• Strong proficiency in backend languages (Java, Ruby, or Python) and frameworks (Spring Boot, Rails, or Django).
• Must be based in the United States or Canada.

Nice to have

• Fluency with AI coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, etc.) as a core part of the development workflow.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work options (Remote, Hybrid, or On-site).
• Competitive perks including 401k/RRSP matching.
• Strong focus on work-life balance and mental health support.
• Paid sabbaticals and generous parental leave.
• Inclusive environment that celebrates diverse backgrounds and professional growth.