Software Engineer, Identity Platform

About The Role

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 customer needs and 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.

• 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—at least 3 years focused on authentication, authorization, or identity management.
• Deep expertise in modern auth protocols and standards: OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, 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 No
  
  SQL 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.

Base salary range: $230,000 – $270,000 per year. Equity and benefits are also available based on qualifications and experience.

• 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 model, in‑office meals, and Work Together Days.
• 16 weeks 100% paid parental leave and new parent stipend (for Mavens with 1 year+ of employment).
• Annual professional development stipend and access to a personal career coach through Maven for Mavens.
• 401K matching for U.S.‑based employees, with immediate vesting.

Maven embraces a flexible hybrid work model. Our teams primarily operate from the New York Metropolitan area (NYC), San Francisco/Bay Area (CA), and Seattle (WA). Remote work is supported, with onsite collaboration required three days a week for NYC office employees and monthly in‑person collaboration for teams in Boston, DC, Chicago, Seattle, and San Francisco.

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.