Staff Software Development Engineer, ID.me
Wallet Profiles, Frontend
$217.6-260k
5 days a week in office (Mountain View, CA)
Digital identity verification platform
Job no longer available
Digital identity verification platform
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
$217.6-260k
5 days a week in office (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 frontend development
- Expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
- Extensive experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React, Vue.js, or Angular (React preferred)
- Strong understanding of frontend performance optimization techniques
- Experience with state management libraries such as Redux, MobX, or Zustand
- Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and best practices for building inclusive web applications
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs and GraphQL for frontend-backend integration
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment
Desirable
- Experience with server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG) using frameworks like Next.js
- Familiarity with modern authentication and identity verification practices
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for frontend deployment
- Experience working in highly regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, or government services
- Contributions to open-source projects or a strong portfolio of frontend work
What the job involves
- ID.me is looking for a highly skilled Staff Software Development Engineer specializing in frontend development to join the Profiles team, responsible for the attribute lifecycle management experience of our 137M+ members
- The team is tasked to model all member data into an identity graph, the foundation to our current customer success and future product growth
- In addition, the team is enhancing the My Account experience, ensuring data retention compliance, and advancing our identity resolution capabilities
- As an SDE V, you will be responsible for designing and developing related user experiences
- You will play a key role in driving architectural decisions, implementing best practices, and mentoring junior engineers to enhance the overall frontend engineering capability at ID.me
- Architect, design, and implement scalable and maintainable frontend solutions for ID.me's web applications
- Lead the development of high-quality, performant, and accessible user interfaces using modern frontend technologies
- Drive frontend best practices, including component reuse, performance optimization, and maintainability
- Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and backend engineers to deliver seamless user experiences
- Optimize web applications for performance, security, and accessibility
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers
- Stay current with emerging frontend technologies and industry trends to drive innovation within the team
- Contribute to the evolution of ID.me’s frontend architecture, ensuring long-term scalability and maintainability
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical decision-making processes
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.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
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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