Software Development Engineer

IDmelon Technologies Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity company in Vancouver is seeking a Software Development Engineer to work on its Passwordless Authentication Platform. The ideal candidate should have strong programming skills in languages like JavaScript, C++, and Python, along with experience in system-level components for Windows and Linux. Responsibilities include designing components, developing modules, and working with authentication APIs, contributing to secure and frictionless authentication experiences.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in at least one language mentioned.
• Solid understanding of Windows and Linux OS concepts.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, WebSocket, or communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain components for Windows and Linux.
• Develop backend or client-side modules in specified languages.
• Work on services integrating with FIDO2/WebAuthn.

Skills

JavaScript

C++

C#

Python

Java

Swift

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Debugging tools

Job description

About IDmelon

IDmelon is a cybersecurity company based in Vancouver, Canada, that specializes in passkey and passwordless authentication solutions. The company enables organizations to transform existing devices such as smartphones, employee badges, and biometric factors into secure, phishing resistant credentials for digital access.

Now part of HID Global’s Identity and Access Management Solutions (IAMS) business area within the Authentication Business Unit, IDmelon is helping expand HID’s leadership in digital identity and secure access. By joining HID, IDmelon continues its mission to make passwordless authentication simple and scalable while contributing to HID’s vision of a more trusted, secure, and connected world.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Software Development Engineer with strong programming fundamentals and experience building software for both application-level and system-level environments.

This role involves working on IDmelon’s Passwordless Authentication Platform, developing components that run across Windows and Linux systems. You will contribute to the design and development of cross-platform services, credential providers, device communication layers, and client applications that enable secure, frictionless authentication experiences.

This position requires hands‑on programming skills, problem‑solving ability, and curiosity about how systems interact at a low level.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain system‑level and application‑level components for Windows and Linux.
• Develop backend or client‑side modules in Node.js, C++, C#, or Python
• Work on services that integrate with FIDO2/WebAuthn, Windows Credential Providers, and authentication APIs
• Contribute to building cross‑platform communication between desktop clients, devices, and cloud services
• Debug and optimize performance, memory usage, and system resource handling
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and architectural discussions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Strong programming skills in at least one of JavaScript, C++, C#, Python, Java, or Swift
• Solid understanding of Windows and Linux operating system concepts (processes, threads, IPC, services, networking)
• Experience with RESTful APIs, WebSocket, or other communication protocols
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and debugging tools
• Familiarity with authentication standards such as FIDO2/WebAuthn, OIDC, or SAML
• A problem‑solving mindset with the ability to learn new technologies quickly