Manager, Engineering

United States Digital Space LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The World’s Identity Company is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the SIW Platform team within the Enterprise Access pillar, owning the secure web experiences for end-user authentication and access. We build the Sign-In Widget, a highly secure, open-source login platform designed for internal and external use.

You will partner with product management and technical leads to set the strategic direction and roadmap, mentor engineers, and drive quality, security, and automation while adopting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of software development experience, with at least 5 years designing and building enterprise-grade software.
• 2+ years managing engineering teams, balancing new feature development and maintaining existing features.

Responsibilities

• Lead the SIW Platform team within the Enterprise Access pillar.
• Collaborate with product management and technical leads to define strategy and roadmap.
• Ensure quality, security, and operational excellence through testing and automation.
• Drive adoption of new technologies and AI in the software development lifecycle.
• Oversee cross-functional projects with clear communication to stakeholders.
• Recruit, hire, and retain top engineering talent to build a diverse, high-performing team.

Skills

Strong technical background

React/TypeScript

Java/C# & Spring

Web security

IAM protocols (OAuth/OIDC/SAML)

Tech Lead / architecture experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

10+ years software development

2+ years managing engineering teams

Tools

Spring Framework

CI/CD

Webpack/Vite

Job description

**Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human

**Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. the company secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.

This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.

Get to know the company

the company is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, the company Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth.

At the company, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences.

Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.

About the company’s Enterprise Access Team

the company is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology—anywhere, on any device or app. Our Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds enable secure yet flexible access, authentication, and automation that transforms how people move through the digital world, putting Identity at the heart of business security and growth.

The Enterprise Access team drives billions of authentications every month. The team builds and supports single sign-on, strong authentication, provisioning, and threat protection technologies. Our Enterprise Access service runs in the cloud on a secure, reliable, extensively audited platform with 99.99% availability.

About the role

We’re looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the SIW Platform team. Operating under the larger Enterprise Access pillar, the SIW Platform team owns the company’s secure web experiences for end-user authentication and access. We build the the company Sign-In Widget (SIW) —a highly secure, open-source login platform designed to be easily customized and extended both by our internal feature teams and by external customers.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage the team’s performance, goals, and career development, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment where engineers can do their best work.
• Partner with product management and technical leads to define the strategic direction and roadmap for the team
• Ensure the team maintains a high bar for quality, security, and operational excellence through effective processes, mentorship, and a focus on testing and automation.
• Lead the team in adopting new technologies and practices, including the integration of AI into the software development lifecycle.
• Drive key projects from inception to delivery, ensuring effective cross-functional collaboration and clear communication with stakeholders.
• Recruit, hire, and retain top engineering talent, building a diverse and high-performing team for the long term.

Minimum Requirements:

• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, including performance management and career growth planning.
• Demonstrated experience managing technical projects from planning to execution, with a strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and CI/CD.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
• Strategic mindset with experience contributing to product and technical roadmaps.

Technical Qualifications:

• A strong technical background in building scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications.
• Familiarity with modern frontend stacks, including JavaScript/TypeScript, frameworks like React, and tooling such as Webpack or Vite.
• Familiarity with server-side software architecture and frameworks including Java/C# and the Spring Framework.
• Understanding of web security principles, secure coding practices, and accessibility standards (WCAG).
• Knowledge of IAM protocols (e.g., OAuth, OIDC, SAML) and identity management concepts is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and secure coding practice is a strong plus
• Prior experience as a Tech Lead or in an architecture-focused role is highly desirable.

Education and Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of software development experience, with at least 5 years of experience designing and building enterprise grade software
• 2+ years managing engineering teams, balancing new feature/product development and maintaining existing features.

the company’s Top 5 Core Leadership Competencies

It’s our expectation that our managers and leaders embody these core competencies:

• Builds Effective Teams: Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness (EQ): Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
• Develops Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.

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The the company Experience

• Supporting Your Well-Being
• Driving Social Impact
• Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community

We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.

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