Description:

AuthZed is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to redefine access control for modern applications.
The role involves building commercial products in the infrastructure and authorization space, focusing on managing security-critical application permissions.
This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of the platform and drive innovation in a startup environment.
The engineer will work with a team of passionate engineers to solve challenging problems in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and authorization models.
Responsibilities include researching, designing, implementing, testing, and releasing new features and enhancements for AuthZed’s products.
The engineer will drive optimization efforts, ensuring the platform is robust, scalable, and at the forefront of technology.
The role requires end-to-end ownership of work, including development, deployment, and production operations, with participation in on-call rotation.
The engineer will troubleshoot issues related to statement planning and execution in complex distributed systems.
Continuous improvement of processes and team performance is expected, along with collaboration with other engineers, product, and support teams.
The engineer will also document their work and represent AuthZed as a thought leader in the industry.

Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience is required.
Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in programming languages such as Golang, Python, or Java, with a preference for Go.
A strong systems engineering background is necessary, including experience with distributed systems, operating systems, and databases.
Experience with cloud infrastructure and managing distributed databases in cloud-native environments is essential.
Familiarity with modern software development practices and tools, including CI/CD, Docker, and Git, is required.
Excellent communication skills are necessary, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
A proven ability to thrive in remote-first, cross-time-zone teams is essential for delivering impactful results.

The position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic startup environment where innovation is encouraged.
Employees will have the chance to shape the future of a cutting-edge platform in the authorization space.
The role includes the potential for professional growth and the ability to work with a passionate team of engineers.
Participation in a culture that values continuous improvement and collaboration is a key benefit.
The opportunity to represent AuthZed as a thought leader through technical documentation, blogs, and talks is also provided.