Principal Software Development Engineer, ID.me

Marketplace Platform

$248.8-295.9k

SQL

AWS

GCP

JavaScript

Python

GraphQL

Java

Kafka

Node.js

Ruby

Azure

RabbitMQ

REST API

Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

Relocation if needed

4-5 days a week in office (Mountain View, CA)

Digital identity verification platform

Job no longer available

Digital identity verification platform

1001+ employees

B2BSaaSCyber SecurityIdentity

Job no longer available

$248.8-295.9k

SQL

AWS

GCP

JavaScript

Python

GraphQL

Java

Kafka

Node.js

Ruby

Azure

RabbitMQ

REST API

Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

Relocation if needed

4-5 days a week in office (Mountain View, CA)

1001+ employees

B2BSaaSCyber SecurityIdentity

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.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

15+ years of software development experience with SaaS platforms and APIs
12- years of experience in any of RESTful API design, GraphQL, or microservices architecture
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Desirable

Experience with developer-first products, creating intuitive API documentation, SDKs, and sandbox environments
Strong proficiency in Ruby, Java, Go, Python, or JavaScript (Node.js) for backend development
Experience with platform-first architectures, enabling multiple teams to build on shared API-driven foundations
Deep understanding of API security best practices (OAuth, JWT, encryption, vendor authentication)
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and distributed systems
Experience working with databases (SQL and NoSQL), caching, and event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS)
Strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on observability, reliability, and API performance
Proven track record in breaking down monolithic applications into microservices or API-first architectures
Familiarity with eCommerce integrations, paid placements, and attribution tracking
Prior experience working with vendor integrations and optimizing service interfaces
Passion for improving developer experience, including automation, API governance, and CI/CD

What the job involves

ID.me is transitioning to a platform-first approach, building scalable APIs and data-driven services that power our eCommerce marketplace, developer ecosystem, and partner integrations. As a Software Development Engineer VI on the Marketplaces Platform team, you will play a key role in designing and maintaining high-performance private and public APIs that drive revenue, support merchants, and protect users from fraud
This team will decompose the monolithic ID.me Shop into modular, service-oriented APIs, enabling faster innovation, improved developer experience, and seamless partner integrations. Our goal is to set a new standard for API quality, documentation, and service interfaces, ensuring clear contextual boundaries across teams for independent development and better communication
Design, build, and maintain API-first services for ID.me’s Marketplaces Platform, supporting eCommerce merchants, government services, and fraud prevention
Lead the decomposition of the ID.me Shop monolith into scalable, modular APIs, improving system flexibility and maintainability
Establish best-in-class API standards—clear versioning, intuitive service interfaces, robust documentation, and developer-friendly tooling
Develop APIs for offers, attribution tracking, paid placements, scam/fraud prevention, and Shop analytics, ensuring scalability and performance
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to create seamless API experiences that drive adoption and engagement
Raise the bar on API design—implement authentication, versioning, rate limiting, and encryption best practices
Optimize query performance and data flows, ensuring API efficiency when interacting with stores, marketplaces, and government services
Mentor engineers and contribute to establishing engineering excellence, reinforcing platform-first thinking across teams

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 45 states, multiple federal agencies, and over 600 consumer brands, resulting in over 150M users.

The company has raised significant funding over the years. With its latest cash injection, the company has been focusing on expanding access to secure identity service and bolstering its defences against AI-driven fraud.

Freddie

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

Glassdoor (3.1)

Trustpilot (4)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 15 rounds)

Sep 2025

$65m

SERIES E

Apr 2023

$132m

SERIES D

Total funding: $352.4m

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

(Co-Founder & CEO)

Currently Blake is an Advisor at several companies, including AgentHero and Boomtown!

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