Senior Software Engineer - Login Platform

Senior Software Engineer - Login Platform Location New York Business Area Engineering and CTO Ref # 10052445 Description & Requirements About UsEvery day, Bloomberg’s clients rely on secure and seamless access to our products. Our team makes that possible by building infrastructure that verifies identities of clients and employees. We design systems that are fast, secure, resilient, and highly available, capable of handling large volumes of authentication traffic around the clock.What We OwnWe are responsible for:Single Sign-On (SSO) Infrastructure used company-wide and clients Identity BrokeringSelf Service tooling for management and troubleshooting of SSO integrationsCustomer Credentials ManagementImpersonation and Delegation AccessWhy join our team?We are embarking on an initiative to modernize and unify Bloomberg’s authentication landscape for a modern identity ecosystem. Your work will directly affect the experience of Bloomberg’s employees and clients worldwide.You can expect to:Lead design and development of Bloomberg’s next-generation authentication systems, aligning with future product goals.Create scalable, end-to-end identity solutions across web, API, and proprietary technologies.Build tools to simplify authentication integration for internal and external teams, ensuring applications have a high level of default security.Collaborate with cross-functional partners across product, design, and engineering.We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning. You will have access to security architects, peer knowledge-sharing sessions, internal meetups, and industry conferences to grow your skills and expand your network.You will thrive in this role if you:Are passionate about making systems more secure and user-friendly.Value staying informed about industry trends in identity management.Care deeply about software quality, reliability, and scalability.Prioritize data-driven decision making.You will need to have:Experience guiding the architecture of large scale systems.Strong communication and collaboration skills.4+ years working with an object-oriented programming language (C/C++, Python, Java, Go, etc.)A Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, similar field of study or equivalent work experience.We would love to see:Demonstrated expertise in security and authentication concepts.Experience working with authentication and authorization protocols (especially OAuth / OIDC)Experience developing or operating Open ID Providers, Authorization Servers, and Identity Providers.Experience working on delegated access.Experience designing, building, or configuring federated identity management systems or identity brokers.Deep understanding of OAuth, OIDC, SAML, FIDO or similar protocols.Experience with open authentication standards (e.g. Continuous Access Evaluation Protocol, Shared Signals Framework, Zero Trust Architecture)Experience building and maintaining mission-critical infrastructure.Experience building and scaling distributed systems.Experience championing new company-wide standards for security practices.Participation in public authentication standards development or academic research.Presentations at security conferences.Certification or experience in penetration testing and cybersecurity.Salary Range = 160,000 - 240,000 USD Annual + Benefits + BonusThe referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation (exempt roles only), paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns. Discover what makes Bloomberg unique - watch our podcast series for an inside look at our culture, values, and the people behind our success.