Remote Senior Software Engineer, Identity (Remote - US)

Description:

• Vannevar Labs is seeking a Senior Software Engineer focused on Identity in the United States.
• This role involves building critical infrastructure for authentication and access control across enterprise tools.
• The engineer will design, implement, and maintain authentication (AuthN) and authorization (AuthZ) systems using open-source tools like Keycloak and OpenFGA.
• Responsibilities include defining API-level security strategies and implementing identity workflows across more than 10 enterprise products.
• The position requires building and maintaining user management systems, including SSO flows, login interfaces, and access control mechanisms.
• Collaboration with the Information Security team is essential to ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) security requirements.
• The engineer will work with the Mission team to deliver seamless and secure user experiences.
• Mentoring junior engineers and defining the technical roadmap for identity systems are key accountabilities.
• The role requires serving as a subject matter expert on secure identity architectures and promoting best practices across the organization.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 8+ years of full-stack engineering experience with a strong track record of building secure, scalable infrastructure.
• Deep knowledge of authentication protocols such as OIDC and SAML is required, along with experience integrating with identity providers like Okta or Microsoft Entra ID.
• A strong foundation in modern AuthZ models such as RBAC, ABAC, Google Zanzibar, UMA, or ACL-based access control is necessary.
• Experience deploying and managing identity systems with open-source technologies like Keycloak and OpenFGA is essential.
• Proven leadership skills, including mentoring and roadmap development in cross-functional environments, are required.
• The ability to architect reliable backend systems that connect seamlessly with user-facing components is necessary.
• U.S. Person status is required due to access to U.S.-only data systems.
• A passion for mission-driven work and secure-by-design software engineering is essential.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $190,000 to $210,000 annually.
• Equity compensation and a 401(k) match are included in the benefits package.
• The company operates as a fully remote-first organization with national WeWork access.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance is provided.
• Employees enjoy unlimited PTO along with generous vacation and holiday policies.
• Monthly lifestyle stipends for wellness, mental health, fitness, and remote work setup are available.
• Fully paid parental leave and family planning assistance are offered.
• Military reserve duty salary top-up is included in the benefits.
• Child and pet care reimbursement during business travel is provided.
• The company promotes an inclusive and supportive culture that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds.