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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer, Identity - **Company:** Ai, Inc - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $216,000.0 - $270,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Authentication Protocols, Microsoft Azure, Distributed Systems, Multi-Factor Authentication, Federated Identity Management, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, OAuth, OpenID, Role-Based Access Control, Openid Connect, JSON Web Token, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Pulumi, Google Cloud, Okta, Multi-Cloud, Terraform - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/0704e534-4c0c-42ed-9e3d-e3cf69866440 ## About the Role * 5+ years of full-time engineering experience, post-graduation with specialities in infrastructure and identity systems. * Infrastructure expertise - IAM controls, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Pulumi), microservice deployment best practices. * Hands-on experience working with OpenFGA, Authzed, Cedar, Topaz, or similar authorization frameworks at scale. * Strong understanding of Zanzibar-based ReBAC models, relationship tuples, and access control evaluation. * Strong knowledge of authentication standards such as OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, and JWT, as well as industry standard IdP solutions like EntraID, Okta, etc. * Extensive experience in software development and a deep understanding of distributed systems and public cloud platforms (AWS preferred). * Show a track record of independent ownership of successful engineering projects. * Possess excellent communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Nice to haves: * Experience securing API access and implementing access control mechanisms at the application level. * Multi-cloud infrastructure experience - AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and more. * Proficiency in integrating IAM solutions with applications built using frameworks such as Java, Python, Node.js, or .NET. * Mentorship/leadership experience supporting junior engineers Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position and may be inclusive of several career levels at Scale; it will be determined during the interview process based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, and relevant education or training. Scale employees in eligible roles are also granted equity based compensation, subject to Board of Director approval. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process, and confirm whether the hired role will be eligible for equity grant. You'll also receive benefits including, but not limited to: comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, and generous PTO. Additionally, this role may be eligible for additional benefits such as a commuter stipend. Please reference the job posting's subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the locations of San Francisco, New York, Seattle is ## Description * Drive the design, and implementation of our identity infrastructure to ensure secure authentication and authorization across enterprise systems. * Build software for authentication mechanisms such as Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and federated identity solutions (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect). * Build software for authorization mechanisms such as Relation-based access control (ReBAC), Attribute-based access control (ABAC), Role-based access control (RBAC). * Build software-defined identity governance policies to ensure compliance with security policies, industry regulations (e.g., NIST, SOC2, ISO 27001), and organizational standards. * Present technical information to teams and stakeholders, providing guidance and insight on identity management and best practices. ## Related Videos - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) - [Why segmenting your infrastructure into tiers makes your infrastructure design better](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1960-why-segmenting-your-infrastructure-into-tiers-makes-your-infrastructure-design-better) - [Delay the AI Overlords: How OAuth and OpenFGA Can Keep Your AI Agents from Going Rogue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1637-delay-the-ai-overlords-how-oauth-and-openfga-can-keep-your-ai-agents-from-going-rogue) - [Unleashing Potential Across Teams: The Power of Infrastructure as Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/930-unleashing-potential-across-teams-the-power-of-infrastructure-as-code) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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