Staff Software Engineer, Identity & Access Management

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Staff Software Engineer, Identity & Access Management based in United States.

In this role, you will help design, build, and evolve large-scale identity and access management systems that secure workforce and internal platforms across a complex, distributed environment. You will work on critical infrastructure responsible for authentication, authorization, and lifecycle management of digital identities across multiple systems and services. This is a high-impact engineering role where you will operate across backend systems, distributed architectures, and enterprise security tooling to ensure secure, scalable, and reliable access control. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional security, infrastructure, and engineering teams to modernize legacy identity systems and introduce next-generation governance capabilities. The role involves deep technical ownership, from system design through production operations, in a 24/7 mission-critical environment. You will also contribute to shaping identity strategy, improving developer experience, and driving compliance and operational excellence. This position is ideal for a senior technical leader passionate about security, distributed systems, and enterprise-scale identity platforms.

• Design, build, and maintain scalable identity and access management systems supporting workforce identity lifecycle processes such as onboarding, role changes, and deprovisioning
• Develop and integrate secure, high-performance APIs and enterprise identity governance (IGA) solutions across multiple systems and platforms
• Modernize legacy identity infrastructure by implementing scalable, cloud-native, and policy-driven access management systems
• Build observability frameworks including monitoring, alerting, dashboards, and anomaly detection for identity systems at scale
• Ensure system reliability and availability through proactive incident response, root cause analysis, and operational excellence practices
• Support compliance and governance requirements by implementing audit logging, access certification workflows, and reporting mechanisms
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and platform teams to define IAM standards, protocols, and best practices
• Mentor engineers and contribute to code quality, architectural decisions, and engineering standards across identity systems

Requirements:

• 10+ years of backend software engineering experience building distributed systems and large-scale infrastructure
• Strong expertise in Identity & Access Management, including workforce identity lifecycle (Joiner, Mover, Leaver processes)
• Deep understanding of authentication and authorization protocols such as OAuth, OIDC, and SAML
• Experience with enterprise IAM tools and systems such as Okta, SailPoint, LDAP, MFA, PAM/PIM, or equivalent
• Strong programming skills in Go, Python, Java, or TypeScript with a DevOps-oriented mindset
• Proven ability to design, build, and operate highly available distributed systems under production load
• Experience with cloud infrastructure, containerization, and modern infrastructure tooling (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker, AWS)
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOC2, SOX, or PCI and audit-driven access controls
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with experience working in cross-functional, Agile environments
• Track record of technical leadership, mentoring, and influencing engineering best practices

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary ranging from $217,000 to $303,900 USD depending on experience and location
• Equity compensation in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs)
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Flexible vacation policy and generous paid time off, including volunteer days
• Paid parental leave for new parents
• Mental health support, coaching, and wellness benefits
• Family planning and gender-affirming care support
• Remote-friendly work environment with flexibility across the United States
• Additional global benefits including professional development and caregiving support programs
• Inclusive and mission-driven culture focused on belonging and equal opportunity

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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