Principal Engineer - Work Profiles
Core
Technical authority for Work Profiles and Communities platforms, defining how individuals prove affiliation with organizations and institutions, and structuring/issuing these proofs across ID.me's ecosystem.
Role type
Principal Software Development Engineer (Data Modeling & API Architecture)
Builds
Work Profiles and Communities platforms for government agencies, healthcare organizations, and consumer brands
Domain
Digital Identity, Identity Verification, Cloud Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Data modeling, API design, Technical strategy, Cross-functional leadership, Configuration-driven systems
Preferred skills
Person-to-organization modeling, Self-service platform architecture, NIST 800-63 standards, OIDC/OAuth 2.0, Graph databases, Regulated environments, Cloud-native infrastructure
Technologies
OIDC, OAuth 2.0, GCP, AWS, Azure
Responsibilities
Own data model strategy and long-term architecture for Work Profiles and Communities, Own API contracts including versioning and governance, Set technical direction and design standards, Define and evolve profile configuration models, Lead architecture of modular validation mechanisms, Mentor staff and senior engineers, Lead profile lifecycle management design, Ensure security and compliance requirements are integrated
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship