Staff Software Engineer, ID.me
Identity Resolution
$217.6-260k
Office located in Mountain View, CA
Digital identity verification platform
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Digital identity verification platform
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$217.6-260k
Office located in Mountain View, CA
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To make the world a more trusted place by delivering the highest level of security with the least amount of friction at the lowest possible cost.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 8+ years of professional software development experience with a strong focus on backend systems and API development
- Experience having an identity background
Desirable
- Proven expertise in designing and maintaining large-scale, public-facing RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs
- Strong SQL skills and hands-on experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)
- Deep understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, including container orchestration (Kubernetes, ECS) and CI/CD pipelines
- Proficiency in one or more backend programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go
- Experience with API gateway technologies (e.g., Kong, Apigee, AWS API Gateway) and service meshes
- Familiarity with distributed systems concepts, asynchronous processing, and event-driven architecture (Kafka, SNS/SQS)
- Experience working with identity, authentication, or access management systems is a plus
- Strong problem-solving skills and a track record of high-impact contributions in fast-paced, agile environments
- Prior experience in highly regulated industries (e.g., government, finance, healthcare) is a bonus
- Contributions to open-source backend tools or published technical writing on scalable backend architecture
What the job involves
- ID.me is looking for a highly skilled Staff Software Development Engineer – API and Services to lead the design and development of scalable backend systems and robust public-facing APIs
- As a Staff Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping the architecture of our core backend services, optimizing performance, ensuring high reliability, and supporting critical integrations with partners and consumers. This role focuses on building secure, scalable systems that power the digital identity platform used by millions of users
- Architect and develop scalable, secure, and highly available backend services and APIs that support public-facing products and internal systems
- Design API interfaces that are intuitive, maintainable, and meet security, performance, and reliability standards
- Lead system design and architecture reviews for cloud-native services and integration with external data sources, ensuring alignment with business goals
- Collaborate with Product, Security, DevOps, and other engineering teams to deliver end-to-end solutions that support a wide range of use cases
- Optimize SQL and NoSQL data stores for high-throughput, low-latency operations in a cloud-native environment
- Drive adoption of best practices in API versioning, documentation, monitoring, and lifecycle management
- Implement authentication, authorization, and other security protocols for public APIs to ensure compliance with industry standards
- Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing
- Stay up-to-date with backend technologies, developer experience trends, and innovations in cloud infrastructure
Our take
ID.me is a digital identity verification platform that simplifies how individuals prove and share their identity online. From identity proofing, authentication, and group affiliation verification the company’s services are highly scalable, as organizations across all sectors benefit from the type of technology provided by ID.me.
While there are a number of identity verification platforms in the space, ID.me has secured a considerable market share. It's formed partnerships with 31 states, multiple federal agencies, and over 500 name-brand retailers, resulting in over 100 million users - and over 70,000 individuals joining every day.
The company has raised significant funding over the years. While the intended use for new capital has yet to be specified, ID has been focusing efforts on improved customer experiences, operational enhancements, and product updates in order to maintain its competitive edge.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 14 rounds)
Apr 2023
$132m
SERIES D
Mar 2021
$100m
SERIES C
Total funding: $287.4m
Company benefits
- Company-Sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans for You and Your Family
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401K With Employer Matching
- Company-Sponsored Life Insurance
- Employee Equity Incentive Plan
- Remote Opportunities
- Multiple Lounge Areas and Game Room
- Numerous Mental Health Resources
Company HQ
Tysons, VA
Leadership
Blake Hall
(CEO)Current Advisor at several companies, including AgentHero and Boomtown!. Former Army Officer in the U.S. Army.
Tanel Suurhans
(CTO)They have also served as the company's EVP of Technology in conjunction with being CTO. Former Software Engineer at PerfectLine and AS Delfi.
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