Senior Software Engineer, Identity

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Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Defense Technology, Software Development, CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have 8+ years of experience in both frontend and backend software development, demonstrating full-stack capabilities. A strong foundation in security and authentication systems, including familiarity with open-source products like Keycloak and OpenFGA, is required. Proficiency in authorization paradigms such as Google Zanzibar, UMA, RBAC/ABAC, or ACL-based models is necessary. Prior experience as a senior engineer or tech lead, with a proven ability to mentor junior engineers, is essential. A passion for building reliable and scalable systems, understanding their interaction with frontend experiences, is also required. U.S. Person status is mandatory due to the need to access U.S. only data systems.

Responsibilities

The Senior Software Engineer, Identity will design, build, deploy, and maintain a comprehensive suite of authorization and authentication systems, utilizing open-source software like Keycloak and OpenFGA. This role involves helping to define and shape the team's strategic direction and roadmap. Responsibilities include building APIs and UX experiences for user login, user management, and access control. The engineer will collaborate closely with the security team to define and implement robust security practices and will influence security and authentication patterns across the organization. They will also interface with the Mission team to define and build various user management workflows and experiences, and craft the strategy for securing the company's growing suite of APIs.

Skills

Identity Systems

Access Management

API Authentication

Authentication

Authorization

AuthZ

AuthN

Security

User Management

Vannevar Labs

Advanced data collection for national security

About Vannevar Labs

Vannevar Labs enhances national security by providing advanced data collection and analysis tools primarily for government agencies and defense contractors. Their main product, Decrypt, simplifies the process of gathering public data from hard-to-reach sources while ensuring secure and anonymous data collection. This platform decentralizes data collection, pulling information from various global sources without requiring user interaction, using layered obfuscation methods to protect data integrity and user identities. Decrypt's open architecture allows for quick integration with other applications, making it adaptable to various needs. Vannevar Labs operates on a subscription-based model, charging clients for access to Decrypt, which ensures a steady revenue stream. The company's goal is to leverage technology to improve national security and maintain its reputation as a trusted provider in the defense sector.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2019Year Founded

$89MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, DefenseIndustries

51-200Employees