Staff Software Engineer, Identity and Access Management
Core
Architect and lead development of Kong Identity's multi-tenant identity platform supporting complex organizational hierarchies, cross-tenant isolation, and enterprise-grade security controls.
Role type
Staff Software Engineer (Identity & Access Management)
Builds
Multi-tenant identity platform, token management systems, claims engine, global identity infrastructure, rate limiting/fraud prevention systems, identity federation capabilities, developer SDKs, and compliance frameworks.
Domain
API Management, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Cryptography, Cloud Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Advanced OAuth 2.0 extensions, OpenID Connect, multi-tenant architecture design, cryptographic protocols (JWT, mTLS, HSM), global identity infrastructure, identity federation (SAML, SCIM), high-performance system design, compliance framework implementation, technical strategy leadership, mentorship
Preferred skills
OAuth 2.1, GNAP, post-quantum cryptography, service mesh integration, workload identity, threat modeling, penetration testing coordination
Technologies
OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT, mTLS, SAML, SCIM, LDAP, AD, HSM, SDKs, webhooks, observability platforms, distributed tracing, metrics collection
Responsibilities
Design and implement advanced token management systems; Lead development of extensible claims engine; Architect global identity infrastructure with edge optimization; Design rate limiting and fraud prevention systems; Build enterprise identity federation capabilities; Lead technical strategy for developer experience; Architect advanced client management systems; Design plugin architecture for custom grant flows; Drive implementation of compliance frameworks; Lead technical initiatives for observability integration; Mentor engineering teams on advanced identity concepts
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
