Principal Engineer, ID.me

Developer Portal, APIs & SDKs Experiences

$248.8-296.9k

+ Equity + Bonus

AWS

GCP

JavaScript

Python

Java

Ruby

Terraform

C++

Azure

Ruby on Rails

Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

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

$248.8-296.9k

+ Equity + Bonus

AWS

GCP

JavaScript

Python

Java

Ruby

Terraform

C++

Azure

Ruby on Rails

Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

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

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
15+ years of experience building web-scale systems, including significant time spent on SaaS or platform teams
Demonstrated experience designing and building multi-tenant SaaS platforms with SDK and API development using programming languages such as Java, Go, Python, or similar

Desirable

Master’s or PhD in Computer Science or a related discipline
Deep understanding of system design patterns, cloud architecture (AWS/GCP/Azure), container orchestration, and distributed systems
Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and make architectural decisions that enable scale and flexibility
Familiarity with modern CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Helm), and monitoring solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Datadog)
Experience launching developer platforms or portals that serve external customers via SDKs and API integrations
Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM) standards such as OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and SAML
Deep understanding of data governance, compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA), and SaaS auditability
Hands-on experience with developer tools ecosystems, API management, rate limiting, metering, and analytics
Startup or high-growth company experience with strong bias for execution and ownership

What the job involves

ID.me is looking for a Principal Software Development Engineer to drive the vision and execution of our next-generation SaaS platform and Developer Ecosystem
This platform will empower external customers—ranging from startups to large enterprises—to integrate seamlessly with ID.me’s secure identity verification services via SDKs, APIs, and self-service tools
Platform Architecture & Vision: Define and evolve a scalable, secure SaaS platform architecture that enables seamless third-party integration with ID.me via APIs and SDKs
Developer Experience & SDK Enablement: Lead the creation of high-quality SDKs and developer documentation to support intuitive, self-service integrations through the Developer Portal
Multi-Tenant Platform Engineering: Drive the transformation of the Developer Portal into a robust multi-tenant platform with isolated environments, configurable workflows, and efficient resource sharing
Technical Leadership: Mentor a 20+ person engineering team while championing engineering excellence, DevOps best practices, and modern infrastructure design
Cross-Functional Strategy: Collaborate with product, security, infrastructure, and GTM teams to align platform capabilities with business strategy and deliver key milestones

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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