Full-Time

Software Development Engineer VI

Cloud Engineer

Posted on 11/19/2024

ID.me

ID.me

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital identity verification for secure access

Government & Public Sector
Cybersecurity
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$248.8k - $295.9kAnnually

+ Bonus + Incentive + Equity

Expert

Mountain View, CA, USA

Onsite, 5 days/week.

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Site Reliability Engineering
Cloud Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Bash
Python
Ruby
Postgres
AWS
Jenkins
Terraform
Ansible
Development Operations (DevOps)
Linux/Unix
Google Cloud Platform

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 10+ years of experience managing production environments at medium-to-large scale.
  • Expertise in CI/CD platforms and tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Harness).
  • Proficiency with HashiCorp technologies (Terraform, Vault, Consul, Nomad).
  • Strong experience with public cloud platforms, particularly GCP and AWS.
  • Hands-on knowledge of IaC and orchestration tools (Terraform, Ansible).
  • Proficiency in PostgreSQL and database management.
  • Advanced scripting skills (Bash, Python, or Ruby).
  • In-depth Linux/Unix administration experience and solid networking expertise.
  • Previous or concurrent application development experience, bridging the gap between development and operations.
Responsibilities
  • Architect, implement, and maintain highly scalable, performant, and reliable infrastructure with a target uptime of 99.999%.
  • Serve as the technical leader for DevOps and SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle) initiatives, driving best practices and innovation.
  • Identify, debug, and resolve complex infrastructure issues, minimizing downtime and impact.
  • Collaborate with security teams to strengthen system security and manage vulnerabilities across the ecosystem.
  • Diagnose and address scaling challenges, such as optimizing PostgreSQL connection pooling and enhancing system throughput.
  • Build and scale robust data serving and warehousing infrastructure to support business-critical operations.
  • Lead from the front during on-call rotations, effectively responding to production incidents and helping improve existing processes.
  • Assist in addressing audit and compliance findings to ensure regulatory alignment.
Desired Qualifications
  • A passion for building high-quality, reliable systems and products.
  • Adaptability in dynamic environments with shifting priorities.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Self-motivation, with a strong work ethic and collaborative mindset.
  • Enthusiasm for continuous learning and improvement, especially in security and infrastructure engineering.

ID.me provides a platform for digital identity verification, allowing individuals to prove and share their identity online. Users create a verified digital identity that can be used to access various services and discounts from partner companies. This process helps businesses ensure that only eligible individuals receive specific offers, which reduces fraud and enhances security. ID.me primarily serves military personnel, first responders, students, teachers, nurses, medical professionals, and government employees, making it particularly valuable in sectors like e-commerce, healthcare, government services, and education. Unlike its competitors, ID.me focuses on building trust between businesses and customers by offering a streamlined verification process that complies with regulatory requirements. The company's goal is to simplify identity verification while providing secure access to services and discounts for its users.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$279.5M

Headquarters

McLean, Virginia

Founded

2010

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • ID.me secured $275M funding to expand its digital identity wallet.
  • The company experienced 450% revenue growth from 2020 to 2024.
  • ID.me's valuation increased to $1.8 billion after a successful tender offer.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from emerging digital identity startups threatens market share.
  • Privacy concerns and regulatory scrutiny could impact operations.
  • Technical challenges in scaling may lead to service disruptions.

What makes ID.me unique

  • ID.me is the only provider with video chat for identity verification.
  • The company meets federal standards as a NIST 800-63-3 IAL2/AAL2 credential service provider.
  • ID.me serves diverse sectors, including government, healthcare, and education.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Travel Assistance Program

Wellbeing and Childcare Discounts

Referral Bonus

Learning and Development Benefit

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-2%
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