Design and build systems that manage authentication and authorization for internal services and customer-facing applications
Lead the technical direction of access management platforms, including scaling proprietary systems to support high traffic and low latency requirements
Develop secure access patterns and monitoring systems for AI and machine learning workflows across engineering teams
Build and maintain certificate lifecycle management and public key infrastructure systems with strong observability and automation
Partner with engineering teams across infrastructure, product, and data to integrate secure access controls into new and existing systems
What you bring
You have 8+ years of experience building backend or security systems, including work in identity and access management at scale
You have experience with authentication protocols such as OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, or WebAuthn
You have strong programming skills in Go, Python, or Rust and experience operating distributed systems in environments such as Kubernetes and AWS
You have experience designing highly available systems with clear performance and reliability goals
You are comfortable guiding technical decisions and supporting other engineers through code reviews and design discussions
What we offer
Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career. - Performance-driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching. - Best-in-class benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents. - Lifestyle wallet — a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more. - Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits. - Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more! - Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces. In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.
Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process. Base Pay Range:
Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC)
$230,000—$270,000 USD
Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)
$203,000—$238,000 USD
Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)
$180,000—$211,000 USD
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