Staff Backend Engineer - Digital Credentials
Core
Define technical direction and architecture for a new Verifiable Digital Credentials (VDC) identity ecosystem, enabling reusable, tamper-proof identity proof for enterprise customers.
Role type
Staff Backend Engineer (AI-native engineering focus)
Builds
Verifiable Digital Credentials (VDCs) platform infrastructure and user-facing features
Domain
Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Architecture, AI-native development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Backend architecture design, API integration, Web authentication/authorization (JWT, OAuth), Java or Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, AWS cloud architecture, Incident response and operational improvement, Code review and testing strategy, AI tooling evaluation and adoption
Preferred skills
Identity protocols (OIDC4VP, OIDC4VCI, W3C Verifiable Credentials), Cryptography (PKI, digital signatures), SDK development, Blockchain technology, Zero-to-one startup experience
Technologies
Java, Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, AWS, OIDC4VP, OIDC4VCI, W3C Verifiable Credentials
Responsibilities
Shape technical strategy and architecture for a greenfield VDC ecosystem; Own architectural decisions balancing rapid delivery with scalability and security; Own production health including incident response and operational improvement; Champion high engineering standards including rigorous code reviews and testing; Drive adoption of AI-native development practices; Identify and prioritize tech debt; Partner with Product and Design to own customer outcomes; Mentor senior engineers and raise the technical bar of the team
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence and mentorship