Full-Time

Staff Fullstack Software Engineer

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Updated on 5/21/2025

Velocity Global

Velocity Global

501-1,000 employees

Global employer of record for HR solutions

Compensation Overview

$175k - $240k/yr

Senior, Expert

Palo Alto, CA, USA

In-office presence required in Palo Alto office; hybrid work environment mentioned.

Category
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Agile
GraphQL
AWS
Requirements
  • Bachelor's (or higher, e.g., MS, or PhD) degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field such as physics or mathematics, or equivalent technical experience.
  • 6+ years of experience in software development preferred.
  • Extensive knowledge of identity and access management (IAM) concepts, such as authentication, authorization, RBAC/ABAC, account lifecycle, least privilege, etc.
  • Expertise of Identity System concepts and protocols (SAML, OpenID, OAuth, SCIM) and a strong understanding of security standard methodologies and encryption protocols.
  • Experience with OKTA, Auth0 and OPA based policy engines is a plus.
  • Experience with AWS technologies like serverless, api gateways, SQS, eventbridge and API technologies like REST and GraphQL.
  • Good understanding of OOP and Functional programming.
  • Deep understanding of testing approaches and methodologies.
  • Experience with handling high volume of requests and working with multithreaded and distributed services.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Experience working in a remote environment.
Responsibilities
  • Designing and developing Identity and Access management capabilities including APIs to support customers and microservice authentication and authorization.
  • Liaison with Product Manager, Engineering Manager and other agile teams to align with the overall product vision and architecture design.
  • The ability to lead a team of engineers to deliver on cross-functional projects.
  • Extraordinary communication and collaboration skills. You are pragmatic and know how to build trust.
  • Design and develop software solutions that meet the needs of our customers and align with the company's overall strategy.
  • Contributing to quality and security through code reviews and Agile driven test-based-development, documentation and continuous integration processes.
  • Continuously improve the performance and scalability of the company's software products.
  • Stay current with new technologies and industry developments to ensure that the company's software products remain competitive.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the overall growth and development of the engineering team.
Desired Qualifications
  • 6+ years of experience in software development preferred.
  • Experience with OKTA, Auth0 and OPA based policy engines is a plus.

Velocity Global offers human resource solutions for businesses looking to hire employees internationally. They act as a global employer of record (EoR), helping companies comply with local employment laws while managing hiring, payroll, and benefits. Their services include competitive perks for employee retention and flexible office space solutions through Upflex workspaces in over 120 countries. Velocity Global stands out by providing a comprehensive suite of HR services, simplifying the international expansion process for businesses of all sizes.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$500M

Headquarters

Denver, Colorado

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Remote work adoption boosts demand for Velocity Global's services.
  • AI integration in HR enhances Velocity Global's service efficiency.
  • Digital nomad visas increase demand for international compliance services.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging EOR providers offer similar services at lower costs.
  • Rapid tech advancements may outpace Velocity Global's current investments.
  • New executive appointments may lead to strategic misalignments.

What makes Velocity Global unique

  • Velocity Global offers comprehensive HR solutions in over 185 countries.
  • Their International PEO solution accelerates market entry by up to 90%.
  • They provide flexible office space solutions in over 120 countries.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Parental Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Home Office Stipend

Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

1%
Staffing Industry Analysts
Dec 13th, 2024
People on the move: Velocity Global, Spherion, Wilson

Velocity Global, a global employer-of-record provider, appointed Johan Land as chief product officer and Carol MacKinlay as chief HR officer.

Accesswire
Oct 30th, 2024
Velocity Global Recognized as Leader in Everest Group's Global EOR PEAK Matrix(R) for Third Time Running

"Velocity Global has been recognized as a Leader in Everest Group's EOR Solutions PEAK Matrix(R) Assessment 2023 for the breadth and depth of its services that span across EOR, supplemental benefits and perks, and equity management along with local expertise across multiple geographies.

CityBuzz
Aug 20th, 2024
Velocity Global Appoints Tech Industry Veteran Francoise Brougher as New CEO

Velocity Global, the self-proclaimed world's expert on work, has announced a significant leadership change with the appointment of Francoise Brougher as its new Chief Executive Officer.

The Economic Times
Jan 10th, 2024
Revenue-based financier Velocity allocates $36 million for SaaS firms

Velocity, which last raised $20 million in a Series A funding round in November 2021, laid off 14% of its workforce in September 2023.

Browning
Dec 20th, 2023
Velocity 65 Building 3 Awarded LEED Certification

Browning announced that Velocity 65 Building 1 in Shephardville, Kentucky has been awarded LEED(R) Certification.