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

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Ruby on RailsGoPostgreSQLAPIsFeature FlagsCloud Hosting

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Staff Software Engineer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or does it require office presence?

The team is located in the McLean VA office.

What technical skills and technologies are required for this role?

The team uses Ruby on Rails for full stack web applications, GoLang for APIs and services, and Postgresql for backends, all hosted in the cloud. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 8+ years of experience in front-end engineering.

What does the Tools Team at ID.me work on?

The Tools Team is responsible for Support and Admin Tools, vendor products for Video Conferences (Pexip) and Workforce Management, as well as tools that automate or simplify work for customers, development teams, and partners like feature flags, data transformation, and transmission.

What makes a strong candidate for this Staff Software Engineer role?

Strong candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, 8+ years of front-end experience, and the ability to lead technical vision, mentor engineers, collaborate with UX/Design/Product teams, and ensure compliance with security standards.

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