Manager, Engineering - Device Identity and Access

United States Digital Space LLC

United States

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Device Identity and Access product teams. You will guide a cross-functional group spanning client-side platforms (iOS, macOS, Windows, Linux, Android) and cloud services, ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable solutions.

This role requires 10+ years in enterprise software and at least 3 years in leadership, with strong security focus and Java/Spring Boot experience.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in enterprise software development.
At least 3 years in formal engineering leadership/management roles.
Extensive background in massive-scale, multi-tenant SaaS apps (Java/Spring Boot).
Strong understanding of client-side development (iOS, macOS, Windows, Linux, Android).
Deep understanding of endpoint security concepts (TPMs, Secure Enclaves, MDM protocols, continuous risk evaluation).
Cross-platform context: how OS security features report to the cloud.
Exceptional communication skills with executives; influence architecture.
Experience with modern engineering practices and AI coding assistants.

Responsibilities

Lead and Inspire: Motivate a cross-functional team of engineers with collaboration and excellence.
Drive the Vision: Define long-term technical vision with Directors, Architects, and PMs.
Ensure Technical Excellence: Guide architecture, code reviews, and reliability.
Build the Team: Recruit, mentor, and develop engineers with clear career paths.
Execute with Precision: Plan sprints, manage dependencies, deliver security features on time.
Cross-Pillar Impact: Act as a technical stakeholder within the Access Management Pillar.

Skills

Software development

Java/Spring Boot

Client-side development

Security concepts

Cross-platform

Strategic communication

Leadership

AI-assisted development

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Software Engineering or equivalent

Tools

ReactJS

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.

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.

Device Identity and Access Organization

The Device Identity and Access organization is at the forefront of the company’s Zero Trust vision. As a foundational pillar within the company Research and Development (ORD), our mission is to transform the device itself into a secure, trusted, and effortless identity factor. We are the teams responsible for ensuring users can seamlessly interact with their work from any endpoint, anywhere in the world.

We engineer the end-to-end device experience—from our flagship FastPass, the company Device Access (ODA), and Device Assurance. Our teams own the continuous authentication pipeline, device lifecycle management, and the sophisticated cloud services that analyze real-time trust and assurance signals to make frictionless, passwordless access a reality across Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, and Android.

Our organization is comprised of engineers who thrive at the intersection of deep client-side platform engineering and massive-scale distributed systems. The work we do secures millions of enterprise endpoints globally, prevents modern identity attacks, and fundamentally changes how people work by making world-class security completely invisible to the end user.

Explore our culture and technical innovations on the the company Engineering Blog.

The Engineering Manager Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Engineering Manager to lead the team building the company’s Device Identity and Access products. This is a high-visibility, transformative initiative that sits at the absolute core of our Zero Trust strategy. Our team is comprised of elite engineers who bridge the gap between complex client-side telemetry (Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, Linux) and massive-scale backend cloud services. In this role, you will tackle some of the most captivating challenges in the security and identity space. This position offers exceptional executive visibility within the company’s Device Identity and Access Pillar and presents immense opportunities for career growth as we scale globally.

What you’ll be doing

Lead and Inspire: Motivate a cross-functional team of high-performing engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, psychological safety, and operational excellence.

Drive the Vision: Partner directly with Engineering Directors, Architects, and Product Management to define the long-term technical vision and execute the strategic roadmap.

Ensure Technical Excellence: Foster an environment that prioritizes system reliability, scalability, and code simplicity. You will actively guide architectural design and participate in critical code reviews.

Build the Team: Own the recruitment, mentorship, and professional development of your engineers, ensuring they have clear paths for career progression.

Execute with Precision: Facilitate agile project planning, manage cross-functional dependencies, and ensure the timely, high-quality delivery of critical security features.

Cross-Pillar Impact: Act as a key technical stakeholder within the broader Access Management Pillar, contributing to initiatives that solve complex business needs.

What you’ll bring to the role

Experience: 10+ years of experience in enterprise software development, with a proven track record of at least 3 years in formal engineering leadership/management roles.

Technical Depth: Extensive background in developing massive-scale, multi-tenant SaaS applications (Java/Spring Boot preferred), coupled with a strong conceptual understanding of client-side development (iOS, macOS, Windows, Linux, or Android).

Security Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of endpoint security concepts, including TPMs, Secure Enclaves, MDM protocols, and continuous risk evaluation.

Cross-Platform Context: A strong conceptual grasp of how diverse OS-level security features report their state securely to the cloud.

Strategic Communication: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to executive leadership, influence architectural direction, and champion your team's work.

Modern Engineering Practices: Proficiency in leveraging AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to accelerate the PDLC while maintaining uncompromising standards for code quality and security.

The Right Mindset: A genuine passion for cybersecurity, a customer-centric approach, and the ability to thrive in a high-autonomy, high-responsibility environment.

Nice-to-haves

Understanding of modern Identity and Access Management protocols (FIDO, WebAuthn, SSO, SAML, OAuth, Federation).

Knowledge of advanced cybersecurity principles, secure coding practices, and relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, Security+).

Exposure to microservice architecture and distributed systems at scale.

Familiarity with frontend/UI technologies such as ReactJS.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

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.