Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Maven Clinic is hiring a Staff Software Engineer to drive the technical vision and roadmap for its Identity Platform. The role leads development of scalable authentication and authorization systems, sets platform standards, and guides cross-functional teams and engineers on secure identity solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of highly scalable, performant, and reliable authentication and authorization systems, including login flows, session management, token issuance, and access control
- Propose, design, develop and implement cloud-based identity solutions that ensure the agility, flexibility, and scalability of our auth infrastructure including SSO, MFA, and federated identity integrations
- Own and evolve Maven's auth platform, setting standards for how authentication and authorization are implemented consistently across services and client applications
- Drive technical design discussions and provide guidance to team members on best practices, coding standards, and architecture principles for security-sensitive systems
- Collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams — including product, security, and compliance — to drive the development of new auth features and ensure they meet the needs of our customers and adhere to Maven's quality standards
- Mentor and guide mid-level engineers, helping to develop their technical skills and cultivate a culture of continuous learning and improvement
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and trends in identity and access management that can drive innovation and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our engineering processes
Skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in backend development, with a proven track record of building highly scalable, performant, and reliable systems — including at least 3 years focused on authentication, authorization, or identity management
- Deep expertise in modern auth protocols and standards: OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SAML, JWT, and MFA/passwordless flows
- Experience designing and implementing complex distributed systems, including microservices architecture, containerization, and orchestration
- Strong expertise in developing cloud-based solutions, with hands-on experience in one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, etc.), including infrastructure as code and serverless architectures
- Experience building distributed systems with microservices and relational and NoSQL databases, with a strong understanding of secure data handling for PII and credentials
- Experience leading technical design discussions and providing guidance on best practices, coding standards, and architecture principles
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality code in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers
- Familiarity with security and compliance requirements relevant to identity systems (SOC 2, HIPAA, or similar) is a plus
Benefits
- Equity
- Employer-covered health, dental, and insurance plan options (Maven Clinic Co., US-based, full-time employees only; 1099/Contract Providers are ineligible)
- Maven for Mavens: access to the full platform and specialists, including care for mental health, reproductive health, family planning and pediatrics (Maven Clinic Co., US-based, full-time employees only; 1099/Contract Providers are ineligible)
- Whole-self care through wellness partnerships (Maven Clinic Co., US-based, full-time employees only; 1099/Contract Providers are ineligible)
- Hybrid work, in-office meals, and work together days (Maven Clinic Co., US-based, full-time employees only; 1099/Contract Providers are ineligible). New York City team members work onsite three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday); those based in Boston, DC, Chicago, Seattle, and San Francisco attend monthly Work Together Days within these cities.
- 16 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and a new parent stipend (for Mavens who've been with us for 1 year+; Maven Clinic Co., US-based, full-time employees only; 1099/Contract Providers are ineligible)
- Annual professional development stipend and access to a personal career coach through Maven for Mavens (Maven Clinic Co., US-based, full-time employees only; 1099/Contract Providers are ineligible)
- 401K matching for US-based employees, with immediate vesting (Maven Clinic Co., full-time employees only; 1099/Contract Providers are ineligible)
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