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Staff Software Engineer, Identity & Access Management

Staff Software Engineer on the IAM team designing, delivering, and supporting digital identity, authentication, and access systems. Requires 10+ years backend experience, deep IAM expertise, and proficiency in Go/Python/Java/TypeScript.

217k – 304kUnited StatesSecurity EngineeringRemote10+ YOE
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About the role

What You'll Do

Engineering & Integration

  • Develop, scale and maintain Reddit’s core IAM internal identity capabilities, platforms and infrastructure
  • Design and deploy high-quality API integrations and custom enterprise IGA connectivity solutions

Observability & Data Analytics

  • Build proactive monitoring frameworks, executive-friendly dashboards, and advanced alerting
  • Use synthetic transactions and anomaly detection to measure system availability (aiming for multiple 9s)
  • Utilize identity data to track license utilization, aid in fiscal planning, and drive platform adoption

Process & Compliance

  • Create and maintain documentation, audit logs, and reports to continuously improve business processes and ensure seamless compliance execution

Operations & Support

  • Troubleshoot complex production incidents, analyze failure conditions, and perform root-cause analysis to support a 24x7 operation

Collaboration & Mentorship

  • Guide global, cross-functional partners on IAM best practices
  • Raise the engineering bar through code reviews, technical standards, and optimized workflows

Technologies We Use

  • Languages: Go, Python, Java, TypeScript, SQL
  • Datastores: Postgres, Directory architectures (e.g., LDAP)
  • Tools: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, SailPoint, Okta

What We Are Looking For

Experience and Core Capabilities

  • 10+ years of backend development experience across multiple layers of the stack—from databases and networking to efficient computing
  • In-depth knowledge of corporate IAM experience covering the full workforce identity lifecycle (Joiner, Mover, Leaver, Access Requests, and Certifications)
  • Ability to design and implement complex distributed systems operating under high load
  • Proficiency in Go, Python, Java, or TypeScript, with a strong DevOps mindset and end-to-end code ownership (testing, monitoring, deploying, and maintaining)
  • Deep understanding of modern authentication protocols (OAuth, OIDC, SAML) and secure-by-design principles
  • Hands-on familiarity with enterprise identity solutions including IGA, MFA, PAM / PIM, JIT and Directory architectures (e.g., Okta, LDAP, SailPoint)

Governance and Compliance

  • Familiarity with governance and compliance frameworks (SOC2, SOX, PCI), including driving audit-related access certification reviews

Collaboration Skills

  • Strong collaborative communicator thriving in Agile environments, with a continuous learning mindset and a resourceful, "can-do" approach to complex problem-solving

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
  • 401k with Employer Match
  • Global Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle, from workspace to professional development to caregiving support
  • Family Planning Support
  • Gender-Affirming Care
  • Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
  • Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off
  • Generous Paid Parental Leave

Skills

GoPythonJavaTypeScriptSQLPostgresLdapDockerKubernetesAWSSailpointOktaOAuthOIDCSAML

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