Software Development Engineer VI - Marketplace Browser Extension (Identity)

Company Overview

ID.me is the next-generation digital identity network that simplifies how individuals securely prove their identity online. Consumers can verify their identity with ID.me once and seamlessly log in across websites without having to create a new login or verify their identity again. 130 million members experience streamlined login and identity verification with ID.me at 16 federal agencies, 30 states, and 56 healthcare organizations. More than 600 consumer brands use ID.me to verify communities and user segments to honor service and build more authentic relationships.

ID.me’s technology meets the federal standards for consumer authentication set by the Commerce Department and is approved as a NIST 800-63-3 IAL2 / AAL2 credential service provider by the Kantara Initiative. ID.me is committed to “No Identity Left Behind” to enable all people to have a secure digital identity. To learn more, visit https://network.id.me/.

Role Overview:

As a Software Development Engineer VI, you will play a critical role in building and scaling ID.me’s Identity and Wallet browser extension for both desktop and mobile browsers, enhancing the experience of our 137M+ members. This role will focus on developing solutions that improve user authentication, digital wallet integration, and secure credential storage, ensuring frictionless and secure online access, while protecting users from scams and fraudulent sites. You will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions that increase ID.me’s digital wallet adoption and revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, and develop identity-focused browser extensions for Chrome and Safari, including mobile versions.
• Develop secure digital wallet integrations, allowing seamless identity verification and credential storage.
• Optimize authentication flows, including passkey-based login, biometric authentication, and multi-factor authentication.
• Ensure compliance with IAM, security, and data protection standards.
• Implement security best practices to protect users from fraud enhancing the trust of our marketplace.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Security, Compliance, and Infrastructure teams to drive innovation and best practices.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to establishing engineering excellence and best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field of study.
• 12+ years of SaaS product development experience using Java, Ruby, Javascript, Go, Python, or C++, with a strong focus on front-end engineering.
• Deep expertise in IAM protocols (OAuth, SAML, OpenID Connect), encryption, and secure authentication mechanisms.
• Expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, WebExtensions APIs, and browser security best practices.
• Strong knowledge of web performance optimization and scalable architectures.
• Hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a deep understanding of security, encryption, and fraud prevention.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience developing and launching browser-based authentication and digital identity solutions, preferably employing browser extensions.
• Familiarity with zero-trust architectures and decentralized identity models.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks in IAM and digital security.
• Proven track record of delivering secure, high-performance authentication solutions.

Why Join ID.me?

At ID.me, we are dedicated to safeguarding online identities, and we firmly believe that our collective efforts will drive positive change worldwide. Working together in an office setting cultivates our vibrant culture, enabling professional advancement, mentorship, collaboration, innovative strides, and authentic connections. This role requires on-site presence 4-5 days per week, based in our office in Mountain View, CA.

The annual base salary listed does not include a company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity and benefits which will be determined based on experience, skills, education, relevant training, geog