Senior Software Development Engineer - Browser Extension at ID.me

Mountain View, California, United States

ID.me Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Identity Management, CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • 6+ years of experience in SaaS software development, with a strong emphasis on front-end engineering
  • 3+ years of experience in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, WebExtensions APIs, or browser security fundamentals

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop browser extensions for Chrome and Safari (desktop and mobile)
  • Implement secure digital wallet integrations, including support for passkeys, biometric authentication, and multi-factor authentication
  • Create personalized user experiences such as shopping rewards, contextual offers, and seamless access to identity services
  • Optimize flows for authentication, digital identity storage, and commerce conversion
  • Integrate with e-commerce platforms, marketplaces, and affiliate systems
  • Apply security, privacy, and identity best practices to ensure user safety and compliance
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Product, Design, Security, Compliance, and Infrastructure
  • Contribute to code quality, testing, documentation, and team best practices

Skills

Browser Extensions
Chrome
Safari
Digital Wallet
Passkeys
Biometric Authentication
Multi-Factor Authentication
Identity Verification
JavaScript

ID.me

Digital identity verification for secure access

About ID.me

ID.me provides a platform for digital identity verification, allowing individuals to prove and share their identity online. Users create a verified digital identity that can be used to access various services and discounts from partner companies. This process helps businesses ensure that only eligible individuals receive specific offers, which reduces fraud and enhances security. ID.me primarily serves military personnel, first responders, students, teachers, nurses, medical professionals, and government employees, making it particularly valuable in sectors like e-commerce, healthcare, government services, and education. Unlike its competitors, ID.me focuses on building trust between businesses and customers by offering a streamlined verification process that complies with regulatory requirements. The company's goal is to simplify identity verification while providing secure access to services and discounts.

McLean, VirginiaHeadquarters
2010Year Founded
$279.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Government & Public Sector, Cybersecurity, HealthcareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Pet Insurance
Travel Assistance Program
Wellbeing and Childcare Discounts
Referral Bonus
Learning and Development Benefit

Risks

Increased competition from new digital identity startups threatens ID.me's market share.
Privacy concerns and regulatory scrutiny could impact ID.me's data handling practices.
Technical challenges in scaling video chat services may lead to customer dissatisfaction.

Differentiation

ID.me is the only provider offering video chat for identity verification.
The company serves diverse sectors, including government, retail, and healthcare.
ID.me's platform is NIST 800-63-3 IAL2/AAL2 conformant, ensuring high security standards.

Upsides

ID.me's valuation increased to $1.8 billion, showing strong investor confidence.
Partnerships with government agencies enhance ID.me's credibility and market reach.
The growing demand for digital identity verification boosts ID.me's market potential.

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