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