Senior Software Engineer (Identity)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Identity): Designing and implementing secure identity infrastructure and access management systems with an accent on authentication and authorization frameworks. Focus on building scalable identity governance policies, integrating Zanzibar-based ReBAC models, and ensuring compliance with security standards like SOC2 and ISO 27001.

Location: Must be based in the United States (implied by US Department of Labor compliance and commuter benefits)

Company

Developing reliable AI systems for the world's most important decisions through high-quality data and full-stack technologies that power leading LLMs.

What you will do

• Drive the design and implementation of identity infrastructure to ensure secure authentication and authorization across enterprise systems.
• Build software for authentication mechanisms including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and federated identity solutions (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect).
• Develop authorization mechanisms using Relation-based (ReBAC), Attribute-based (ABAC), and Role-based (RBAC) access control.
• Create software-defined identity governance policies to ensure compliance with NIST, SOC2, and ISO 27001 standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide guidance and technical insight on identity management best practices.

Requirements

• 5+ years of full-time engineering experience post-graduation, specializing in infrastructure and identity systems.
• Expertise in IAM controls and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Pulumi.
• Hands-on experience with authorization frameworks like OpenFGA, Authzed, Cedar, or Topaz at scale.
• Strong understanding of Zanzibar-based ReBAC models, relationship tuples, and access control evaluation.
• Deep knowledge of OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, JWT, and IdP solutions like EntraID or Okta.
• Extensive experience with distributed systems and public cloud platforms, preferably AWS.

Nice to have

• Experience securing API access and implementing application-level access control mechanisms.
• Multi-cloud infrastructure experience across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Proficiency in integrating IAM solutions with Java, Python, Node.js, or .NET frameworks.
• Experience in mentoring and supporting junior engineers.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Equity compensation and retirement benefits.
• Learning and development stipend to support professional growth.
• Generous PTO and a commuter stipend for eligible roles.
• Inclusive and equal opportunity workplace committed to accessibility.