Principal Software Development Engineer - Browser Extension (eCommerce / Marketplaces)

ZipRecruiter; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 248,000 - 296,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer to lead the development of innovative browser extensions for e-commerce and marketplaces. This role is pivotal in creating personalized shopping experiences and optimizing user engagement while ensuring security against fraud. With a focus on collaboration and mentorship, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive best practices and innovation. Join a dynamic team dedicated to safeguarding online identities and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package in a supportive work environment that values professional growth and authentic connections.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Learning and Development Programs

Pet Insurance

Travel Assistance

Wellbeing Discounts

Qualifications

• 15+ years in software development, focusing on e-commerce and payment systems.
• Strong expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, and browser security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop browser extensions for Chrome and Safari.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance user experiences and security.

Skills

Software Development

E-commerce Platforms

Payment Integrations

Java

JavaScript

Ruby

Go

Python

C++

Front-end Engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

WebExtensions APIs

Job description

Job Description

Company Overview

ID.me is the next-generation digital wallet that simplifies how individuals securely prove their identity online. Consumers can verify their identity with ID.me once and seamlessly log in across websites without creating new credentials. Over 140 million users experience streamlined login and verification at 20 federal agencies, 44 state agencies, and 66 healthcare organizations. More than 600 consumer brands use ID.me to verify communities and user segments, honoring service and building authentic relationships. ID.me's technology meets federal standards for consumer authentication, approved as a NIST 800-63-3 IAL2 / AAL2 credential service provider by the Kantara Initiative. ID.me is committed to "No Left Behind" to enable all people to have a secure digital identity. For more information, visit https://network.id.me/.

Position: Principal Software Development Engineer - Browser Extensions (eCommerce / Marketplaces)

Location: Mountain View, CA (4-5 days/week in office) [relocation available]

Role Overview

As a Software Development Engineer VI, you will play a critical role in building and scaling ID.me's e-commerce and marketplace browser extension for desktop and mobile browsers. This role focuses on developing personalized shopping experiences, navigating life events (taxes, graduation, retirement, etc.), optimizing conversion funnels, and integrating with partner platforms, while protecting users from scams and fraudulent sites. You will design and implement high-performance, secure, and scalable solutions to enhance user engagement and drive revenue.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop browser extensions for Chrome and Safari, including mobile versions.
• Build and optimize e-commerce integrations, ensuring seamless interactions between users, merchants, and marketplaces.
• Enhance user experiences with personalized offers, shopping rewards, life-events engagement, and secure transactions.
• Implement security best practices to protect users from fraud, enhancing trust in our marketplace.
• Collaborate with Product, Security, Compliance, and Infrastructure teams to drive innovation and best practices.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to engineering excellence and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• At least 15 years of software development experience in e-commerce platforms, payment integrations, or affiliate marketing systems.
• At least 15 years of SaaS product development experience using Java, Ruby, JavaScript, Go, Python, or C++, with a focus on front-end engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced e-commerce or marketplace environment.
• Prior experience developing and scaling personalized recommendation systems.
• Familiarity with A/B testing, analytics, and user behavior tracking tools.
• Proven track record in building, launching, and iterating on browser extensions.
• Expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, WebExtensions APIs, and browser security best practices.
• Strong knowledge of web performance optimization and scalable architectures.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a deep understanding of security, encryption, and fraud prevention.

Why Join ID.me?

At ID.me, we are dedicated to safeguarding online identities. Our collaborative office environment fosters professional growth, mentorship, collaboration, innovation, and authentic connections. This role requires on-site presence 4-5 days per week in Mountain View, CA.

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The annual base salary ranges from $248,750 to $295,926 USD, excluding bonuses, incentives, equity, and benefits, which are determined based on experience, skills, education, and location.

ID.me offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) matching, parental leave, unlimited paid time off, holidays, short- and long-term disability, pet insurance, travel assistance, wellbeing and childcare discounts, and learning and development programs.

This represents the anticipated total rewards package. Final offers may vary based on qualifications and other factors.

Equal Opportunity Statement

ID.me is committed to a discrimination-free work environment, treating all employees with dignity and respect. We provide reasonable accommodations for protected disabilities as required by law. For more information, review our Privacy Policy at id.me/privacy. We participate in E-Verify.