Staff Software Engineer, Identity Platform

Maven Clinic; United States; On-site; USD 230,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-covered health and dental insurance

401K matching

16 weeks paid parental leave

Annual professional development stipend

Job summary

Maven Clinic is seeking a Staff Level Software Engineer to drive technical vision for their Identity Platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in backend development and experience with authentication and authorization systems.

Responsibilities include designing high-quality identity solutions, collaborating with teams, and mentoring engineers. The role offers a competitive salary, equity, and benefits, including 16 weeks paid parental leave and 401K matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in backend development.
• Proven track record of building highly scalable, performant, and reliable systems.
• Experience with modern auth protocols: OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of authentication and authorization systems.
• Propose cloud-based identity solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for developing new auth features.

Skills

Backend development

Authentication and authorization

Cloud-based solutions

Microservices architecture

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Google Cloud

Azure

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 the needs of our customers and adhere to 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.

Qualifications

• 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 — including at least 3 years focused on authentication, authorization, or identity management.
• Deep expertise in modern auth protocols and standards: OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), 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 NoSQL 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.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $230,000 - $270,000 per year. You will also be entitled to receive equity and benefits. Individual pay decisions are based on a number of factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, and skill set.

Work Model

Maven embraces a flexible hybrid work model. Our teams primarily operate from the New York Metropolitan area, NY, and remotely via San Francisco/Bay Area, CA, Seattle, WA. For those in our New York City office, we encourage in‑person collaboration by requiring team members to work onsite three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). For those based in Boston, DC, Chicago, Seattle, and San Francisco, we encourage in‑person collaboration by requiring team members to attend monthly Work Together Days within these cities.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Maven we believe that a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences enrich our teams and allow us to achieve above and beyond our goals. If you do not have experience in all of the areas detailed above, we hope that you will share your unique background with us in your application and how it can be additive to our teams.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to support your health, well‑being and career development, helping you thrive both personally and professionally.

• 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, in‑office meals, and work together days
• 16 weeks 100% paid parental leave and new parent stipend (for Mavens who've been with us for 1 year+)
• Annual professional development stipend and access to a personal career coach through Maven for Mavens
• 401K matching for US‑based employees, with immediate vesting

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.