ID.me · 1 month ago
Senior Software Development Engineer - Browser Extension
ID.me is a next-generation digital identity wallet that simplifies online identity verification. As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you will be responsible for building and scaling ID.me’s browser extension platform, enhancing user experiences across desktop and mobile browsers while ensuring secure authentication and fraud protection.
Cloud Data ServicesCyber SecurityFraud DetectionIdentity ManagementPrivacySoftware
Responsibilities
Design and develop browser extensions for Chrome and Safari (desktop and mobile)
Implement secure digital wallet integrations, including support for passkeys, biometric authentication, and multi-factor authentication
Create personalized user experiences such as shopping rewards, contextual offers, and seamless access to identity services
Optimize flows for authentication, digital identity storage, and commerce conversion
Integrate with e-commerce platforms, marketplaces, and affiliate systems
Apply security, privacy, and identity best practices to ensure user safety and compliance
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Product, Design, Security, Compliance, and Infrastructure
Contribute to code quality, testing, documentation, and team best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
6+ years of experience in SaaS software development, with a strong emphasis on front-end engineering
3+ years of experience in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, WebExtensions APIs, or browser security fundamentals
Preferred
Experience building and launching browser extensions or comparable web applications
Familiarity with at least one major backend language (Java, Ruby, Go, Python, C++)
Knowledge of authentication protocols (OAuth2, OpenID Connect), encryption, and secure credential storage
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to technical challenges
Experience with e-commerce platforms, affiliate networks, or payment systems
Exposure to digital identity solutions or authentication-focused products
Understanding of passkey-based login, biometric authentication, or decentralized identity standards
Familiarity with A/B testing, analytics, or personalization
Awareness of IAM compliance and data protection regulations
Experience with Ruby on Rails, React, Web Components, and Zustand
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending accounts (medical, limited purpose, dependent care, commuter benefit accounts)
Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
401(k) with company match
Parental leave
Ability to participate in unlimited paid time off subject to the terms and conditions of the PTO policy, including 8 company wide holidays
Short and long-term disability insurance
Accident and critical illness insurance
Referral bonus policy
Employee assistance program
Pet insurance
Travel assistant program
Wellbeing and childcare discounts
Benefit advocates
Learning and development benefit
Company
ID.me
ID.me is a digital identity wallet that allows users to securely prove their identity online.
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$814.25MKey Investors
Ribbit CapitalAres ManagementViking Global Investors
2025-09-03Series E· $65M
2025-01-30Debt Financing· $275M
2024-11-25Secondary Market· $67M
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