Senior Software Engineer, Identity Platform

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality, maintainable code, develop detailed technical documentation, and champion strong engineering principles.
• Design and develop microservices within a cloud-native, distributed architecture.
• Analyze, debug, and resolve production issues.
• Proactively engage in technical design discussions, including writing and reviewing RFCs.
• Mentor team members, participate in code reviews, and drive technical decisions.
• Own end-to-end features from initial design and RFC creation to implementation and maintenance.
• Participate in the "Owner/Helper" project model, contributing as a lead owner for major milestones.

Team Focus Areas

Data Engineering Team: Design and build fault-tolerant, scalable platforms for core identity services (Verified Users, Prefill, KYB/KYC). Tackle high-scale architectural challenges.

Phone Number Intelligence: Focus on phone intelligence, generating low-level data signals for fraud detection. Work with mobile carrier data, fraud patterns, and migration to event-driven architecture.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional software development experience with deep understanding of object-oriented programming (Java highly preferred).
• Experience designing event-driven, robust, and scalable solutions.
• Hands-on experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Proficiency in SQL (Oracle) and NoSQL (DynamoDB) with strong knowledge of design principles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with TypeScript and React.
• Ability to build automated test frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
• Practical experience with Kafka and Flink.
• Familiarity with AI and machine learning integrations.
• Proven ability to influence team direction and long-term architectural decisions.

Compensation & Benefits

Anticipated salary range:

• Metro 2 (NYC, Seattle, Los Angeles, Miami metro areas): $190,000 - $210,000
• Metro 3 (all other US cities except SF Bay Area): $170,000 - $190,000

Plus variable commission/company bonus. Compensation determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, geo-location, internal equity, and market data.

Benefits:

• Competitive salaries, bonus plan, and equity plan.
• 401(k) with match.
• Unlimited vacation and flexible hours.
• Comprehensive medical benefits.
• Wellness services (EAP and reimbursement).
• Modern Health for financial, mental, and physical wellness.