Software Engineer

About the role

Enterprises use identity governance to manage access as they deploy agents and service accounts. Teams build and ship systems that keep pace with this shift.

Software engineers turn product ideas into working code. Engineers work in small teams, review each other's work, and ship in small batches. Most teams follow agile practices such as sprints and daily standups. Engineers also write tests, fix bugs, and improve performance. The field values clear communication as much as technical skill. Engineers spend part of every week on planning, code review, and debugging, not just writing new code. The ability to explain a technical decision in plain words separates strong engineers from the rest.

Key facts

What you'll do

Architectural decisions are translated into features that move from concept to production across the full stack.

Foundational code is written so other engineers build on top of it, and patterns established here improve velocity and spread knowledge across the team.

Customer problems are taken from concept to delivery on both frontend and backend to create systems that did not exist before.

Requirements are questioned and better approaches are proposed instead of following specs like a code monkey or bot. The underlying motivation is clarified before implementation decisions are made.

Ambiguous problems are tackled without a playbook, and the right solution is discovered rather than waiting for detailed specifications.

Customer needs are understood by talking directly to security and engineering teams.

Exploration of identity governance and security deepens understanding of the IAM systems that control enterprise access.

Requirements

A Bachelor's or higher degree is required for the role.

US work authorization is required to perform the duties.

Practical notes

This role is based in San Francisco with remote work optional. Team collaboration emphasizes thoughtful engineering over speed-running tickets, and company and team bonding trips are fully covered.

Daily lunch and coffee allowance, unlimited PTO, 11 company holidays, one medical membership, a 401k plan, and pre-tax commuter benefits support professional and personal life.

Typical interview steps

Hiring for engineering roles usually starts with a recruiter screen, followed by one or two technical rounds. Candidates often solve a coding problem, discuss past projects, and answer system design questions. Some loops include a take-home task. Final rounds typically cover team fit and give candidates a chance to ask questions. Interviewers look for how you break down an unfamiliar problem, not just whether you reach the answer. Practicing a few problems aloud and reviewing your own past projects are the best preparation.

Good to know

Identity governance is central to enterprise security, and IAM tools enable controlled access for agents, service accounts, and users. Security teams rely on scalable architectures that balance speed with compliance. Building end-to-end products requires fluency across frontend and backend concerns. Thoughtful engineering and clear tradeoff discussions improve long term outcomes. Continuous learning and diverse perspectives help teams solve ambiguous problems.

Questions to ask

Good questions to ask the employer in the interview: what does success look like in the first six months, how is the team structured, what is the current biggest challenge, and how are decisions made. Asking about growth paths and the review process is also well received. Employers expect questions, and good ones show preparation.

Career growth

Engineering careers usually progress from individual contributor to senior, staff, and principal levels. Some engineers move into management and lead teams of five to twenty people. Others stay on the technical track. Growth follows demonstrated impact, not tenure alone. A typical engineering ladder has clear levels with defined expectations for scope, quality, and mentorship. Moving up usually requires owning outcomes end to end rather than completing assigned tickets.