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Senior Staff Software Engineer - Platform Access Control

Santa Clara, CALIFORNIA, usFull-time$191k2026-10-05 → 2026-11-10

Core

Architect and lead the development of ServiceNow's core authorization frameworks (ACLs, Security Policies, Filters) to validate identity and access for every platform transaction, including expanding security controls for AI Agent access.

Role type

Senior Staff Software Engineer (Platform Security)

Builds

Scalable, secure-by-default authorization platform and AI-integrated security controls

Domain

Enterprise Software / Cybersecurity / AI Infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Authorization technologies (RBAC, ABAC, policy engines), Java, Golang, System Design, Performance Optimization, Automated Testing, CI/CD Integration, Technical Leadership, AI/ML Engineering

Preferred skills

ServiceNow Platform experience, Kubernetes in regulated environments, Building Authorization frameworks

Responsibilities

Set technical vision and architecture strategy for the authorization platform; Own features from design through delivery; Lead design and code reviews; Diagnose and resolve complex production issues; Mentor engineers and raise the technical bar across the organization

Seniority

Senior Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence