What you'll do
- Lead architecture and development of scalable, secure authentication systems including MFA, passkeys, biometrics, and OAuth2/OIDC login flows.
- Drive design and implementation of end-to-end identity verification experiences compliant with NIST 800-63-3 IAL2/AAL2 standards.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to senior and mid-level engineers, setting standards for code quality and system design.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Security, Platform, Product, and Compliance teams to deliver integrated authentication and verification features.
- Own system reliability, performance, security, and compliance, including incident response and data governance for high-traffic services.
What you should know
- This role requires onsite presence in Mountain View, CA, five days a week, reflecting a strong in-office culture.
- Applicants should be prepared to work on high-scale, security-sensitive systems impacting millions of users daily.
- Strong experience in cross-team leadership and collaboration is critical to succeed in this role.
- Familiarity with regulated industries such as government or healthcare is highly beneficial.
- The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and values continuous improvement of engineering culture and developer experience.
About the company
- ID.me is a digital identity wallet company serving over 152 million users across government, healthcare, and commercial sectors.
- The company emphasizes security, privacy, and compliance, meeting federal standards like NIST 800-63-3 and Kantara Initiative certifications.
- ID.me has a large-scale impact, supporting authentication for 20 federal agencies and 600+ consumer brands.
- They maintain a diverse and inclusive work environment committed to equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations.
- ID.me operates with a full-time onsite culture in multiple US offices, focusing on collaboration and in-person teamwork.
Key required skills
MFAOAuth2OpenID ConnectFIDO2RubyJavaGoPythonCloud - GCPDistributed systems