Staff Software Engineer, Identity Platform

Staff Software Engineer, Identity Platform Maven is the world’s largest virtual clinic for women and families, offering integrated digital health solutions for fertility, maternity, parenting, and menopause care. About the Role As a staff level software engineer at Maven Clinic, you will drive the technical vision and roadmap for our Identity Platform. You will lead the design, development, and maintenance of highly scalable, performant, and reliable authentication and authorization systems that secure access across Maven’s growing product and platform ecosystem. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure the delivery of high‑quality identity solutions that meet the needs of our customers and adhere to Maven’s quality and security standards. 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. Qualifications 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. Familiarity with security and compliance requirements relevant to identity systems (SOC 2, HIPAA, or similar) is a plus. 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. Compensation and Benefits Base salary range for this role is $230,000 – $270,000 per year. You will also receive equity and benefits, and individual pay decisions are based on qualifications, experience level, and skill set. Maven for Mavens: access to the full platform and specialists, including care for mental health, reproductive health, family planning and pediatrics. Whole‑self care through wellness partnerships. Hybrid work, in‑office meals, and work‑together days. 16 weeks 100% paid parental leave and new‑parent stipend (for Mavens who've been with us for 1 year+). Annual professional development stipend and access to a personal career coach through Maven for Mavens. 401(k) matching for US‑based employees, with immediate vesting. Location and Work Model Maven embraces a flexible hybrid work model. Our teams primarily operate from the New York Metropolitan area, NY, and remotely via San Francisco/Bay Area, CA, Seattle, WA. For those in our New York City office, we encourage in‑person collaboration by requiring team members to work onsite three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). For those based in Boston, DC, Chicago, Seattle, and San Francisco, we encourage in‑person collaboration by requiring team members to attend monthly Work Together Days within these cities. This policy aims to balance remote work flexibility with the benefits of face‑to‑face interaction. Diversity and Inclusion At Maven we believe that a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences enrich our teams and allow us to achieve above and beyond our goals. If you do not have experience in all of the areas detailed above, we hope that you will share your unique background with us in your application and how it can be additive to our teams. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Maven is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Maven is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Maven Clinic interview requests and job offers only originate from an @mavenclinic.com email address (e.g View email address on click.appcast.io). Maven Clinic will never ask for sensitive information to be delivered over email or phone. If you receive a scam or security issue involving Maven Clinic please notify us at: View email address on click.appcast.io. For general and additional inquiries, please contact us View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Maven-Clinic