Staff Software Engineer (Identity Platform)

• As a staff level software engineer at Maven Clinic, you will be responsible for driving 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
• 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

Benefits

• 401K matching for US-based employees (immediately vesting)
• 16 weeks 100% paid parental leave, flexible time upon return, and $1.5K/mo for 2 months, new parent stipend (for Mavens who’ve been with us at least six months)
• Annual professional development stipend and access to a personal career coach through Maven
• Maven for Mavens: access to the full platform and specialists, including care for everything from mental health, reproductive health, family planning, pediatrics
• Whole-self care through wellness partnerships
• Weekly breakfast, lunch, and get-togethers

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
• Deep expertise in modern auth protocols and standards: OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SAML, JWT, and MFA/passwordless flows
• Familiarity with security and compliance requirements relevant to identity systems (SOC 2, HIPAA, or similar) is a plus
• 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
• 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
• Experience leading technical design discussions and providing guidance on best practices, coding standards, and architecture principles
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality code in a fast-paced environment
• Experience designing and implementing complex distributed systems, including microservices architecture, containerization, and orchestration