Staff Software Engineer - Tools Team at ID.me

McLean, Virginia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Government, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field of study
8+ years of experience in front-end or full-stack engineering, with a focus on web UI
8+ years in Rails, GoLang, React, TypeScript, HTML/CSS, or other frontend architecture
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with identity verification, security, or regulated UX flows
Proven experience building and scaling customer-facing web applications
Strong understanding of component-driven design, state management, and secure front-end development
Ability to communicate clearly and influence cross-functional stakeholders
Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with tight feedback loops and high accountability
Experience mentoring engineers and setting UI technical direction across teams
Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks in IAM and digital security
Familiarity with design systems, shared component libraries, and modular SDK design

Responsibilities

Lead the technical vision for member support-facing verification UI flows across desktop and mobile web
Develop shared UI components to support scalable, multi-product verification workflows
Collaborate closely with UX, Design, and Product partners to drive high-impact, customer-first UI work
Implement best practices for performance, accessibility, and responsive design
Ensure compliance with IAM, security, and data protection standards
Mentor engineers and contribute to establishing engineering excellence and best practices
Contribute to design system initiatives and maintain a cohesive user experience across products
Lead instrumentation and experimentation efforts including A/B testing, analytics, and fraud detection UX

Skills

Ruby on Rails

PostgreSQL

APIs

Feature Flags

Cloud Hosting

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