Senior Software Engineer (Platform - Access & Authorization)
LaddersAbout the role
For our client, we are seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Platform - Access & Authorization) to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space.
This role will own the design, implementation, and operation of authentication and authorization systems that support secure access across the organization’s platforms. The engineer will build low-latency backend services, partner closely with product, security, and compliance stakeholders, and help create scalable self-service tools that improve both customer experience and internal efficiency.
The position also involves leading complex technical initiatives around modern access controls, while mentoring other engineers through design reviews and on-call participation.
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $186,065 – $218,900 annually
Responsibilities
Own the design, implementation, and operation of authentication and authorization systems
Build secure, low-latency services using Go and gRPC for multiple platforms
Lead complex technical initiatives including authentication tokens, passkeys, and biometrics
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to balance security, customer experience, and compliance needs
Simplify access integration for product teams and create self-service tools to facilitate safe scalability
Mentor other engineers, enhance team skills through design reviews and on-call participation
Qualifications
5+ years of backend software engineering experience, specifically in Go or similar languages
Experience designing secure APIs with knowledge of OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWTs, and session management
Proficiency with gRPC, Protocol Buffers, and database management systems like Redis and DynamoDB
Proven ability to manage and deliver complex projects across multiple teams, with effective communication skills
Experience in responsibly utilizing generative AI to enhance workflows and outputs
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
401(k) plan
Equity and bonus eligibility options
Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.
Responsibilities
- Own the design, implementation, and operation of authentication and authorization systems
- Build secure, low-latency services using Go and gRPC for multiple platforms
- Lead complex technical initiatives including authentication tokens, passkeys, and biometrics
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to balance security, customer experience, and compliance needs
- Simplify access integration for product teams and create self-service tools to facilitate safe scalability
- Mentor other engineers, enhance team skills through design reviews and on-call participation
Qualifications
- 5+ years of backend software engineering experience, specifically in Go or similar languages
- Experience designing secure APIs with knowledge of OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWTs, and session management
- Proficiency with gRPC, Protocol Buffers, and database management systems like Redis and DynamoDB
- Proven ability to manage and deliver complex projects across multiple teams, with effective communication skills
- Experience in responsibly utilizing generative AI to enhance workflows and outputs
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Equity and bonus eligibility options
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment
Skills mentioned
About Ladders
We lead the leaders. Ladder’s community of 10 mm leading professionals come to us to be inspired, grow in their careers, and get ahead in their professional lives. We focus on the $100K+ job market, representing 25% of all jobs and about 50% of income in the US & Canada. We build data-driven tools, marketplaces, news and entertainment products for our growing audience, and the companies, recruiters, and advertisers that want to reach them. We work best with people who enjoy using their talents, commitment and hard work to achieve great successes for millions of real life users through products that impact their careers. We are deeply technology-driven -- about half the company are engineers, technical product people or product designers -- but we never build technology for technology’s sake. We’re always trying to connect our efforts to the good it can do in people’s lives.
H-1B sponsorship history
Historical employer filing data was found for Ladders. The employer record includes 8 historical certified applications. This is employer-level history, not a guarantee that this role currently offers sponsorship.