Sr. Principal Engineer - Authentication at ID.me

Mountain View, California, United States

ID.me Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field of study
  • 15+ years of SaaS development experience using Java or Ruby or Javascript or Go or C++
  • 10+ years of experience building Authentication products or services, with first-hand knowledge implementing major industry protocols

Responsibilities

  • Define architecture and technical roadmap for Authentication - owning all aspects of the tech stack and representing the domain in technical collaborations
  • Lead the implementation of an Authentication Platform of APIs and UI components for scale, security, and reliability
  • Design and Implement industry-leading authentication solutions for our business customers
  • Raise the bar for technical excellence, engineering best practices, testing strategies, and distributed system design through pairing, mentoring, architecture / code reviews, technical presentations, and knowledge sharing sessions
  • Exert significant influence on the overall vision and long-term goals of the company by co-leading roadmap planning with engineering and product leadership
  • Own end-to-end deliverables through committing quality code and overseeing the work of others, with sound judgment to know what is appropriate

Skills

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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