Mozilla · 1 day ago
Staff Software Engineer, IAM
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
10+ years expMozilla Corporation is a non-profit-backed technology company that has shaped the internet for the better over the last 25 years. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to rebuild their Identity and Access Management (IAM) system, focusing on enhancing scalability, security, and user experience.
Browser ExtensionsInternetOpen SourceSoftwareWeb Browsers
Responsibilities
Architect and lead IAM / IdP system redesign, emphasizing user experience and scalability
Guide technical decision-making and adoption of user-centric solutions
Guide team members and promote engineering standard methodologies, with a focus on usability and maintainability
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration for efficient and cohesive platform delivery
Drive automation and self-service capabilities in IAM / IdP, ensuring robust security, compliance, and improved user satisfaction
Meet with engineering teams across Mozilla to understand their needs and concerns around access management
Document standard methodologies and design guidelines
Be trusted to resolve unclear but urgent tasks
Qualification
Required
10+ years experience in software engineering with at least 5 years of extensive IAM / IdP expertise
Successfully implemented IAM/IdP Solution using Okta, Google IdP
Proven technical leadership experience
Expertise in AuthN, AuthZ, and access governance
Deep knowledge of identity lifecycle management and access governance
Proficient in Python, JavaScript, Github actions, GitOps workflows
Strong expertise integrating with Cloud Service Providers and cloud-native technologies, preferably GCP
Excellent communication skills aligning technology with user needs and organizational goals
Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity
Curiosity and interest in learning new things
Preferred
Experience with distributed systems architecture and design
Knowledge of cloud security principles (especially around IAM)
Open source software involvement
Benefits
Generous performance-based bonus plans to all regular employees - we share in our success as one team
Rich medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting (regardless of whether you contribute)
Quarterly all-company wellness days where everyone takes a pause together
Country specific holidays plus a day off for your birthday
One-time home office stipend
Annual professional development budget
Quarterly well-being stipend
Considerable paid parental leave
Employee referral bonus program
Other benefits (life/AD&D, disability, EAP, etc. - varies by country)
Company
Mozilla
Mozilla provides internet solutions and offers firefox, thunderbird, and raindrop.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.3MKey Investors
AOL
2005-01-01Angel· $0.3M
2003-07-15Series Unknown· $2M
Leadership Team
John Shaughnessy
Manager, Engineering and Ecosystem Strategy
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