Strava · 2 weeks ago
Senior Server Engineer, Identity Platform
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$180K/yr - $201K/yr
7+ years expStrava is the app for active people, boasting over 150 million athletes globally. They are seeking a Senior Server Engineer to join their Identity Engineering Team, responsible for ensuring secure access to the Strava experience and developing core identity platform capabilities.
AppsFitnessInternetMobileSocial NetworkSports
Responsibilities
Build core Identity platform capabilities, including authentication, authorization, token lifecycle management, session continuity, and account security systems
Develop scalable, reliable server-side services that support sign-up, login, account recovery, MFA/passkeys, and cross-application identity
Design and evolve modern identity protocols, integrating standards like OAuth 2.0, OIDC, WebAuthn, biometrics, and secure token exchange
Improve identity flows across iOS, Android, and web, balancing frictionless user experience with world-class security
Partner with cross-functional teams—Product, Security, Trust & Safety, Legal, and Mobile/Web Engineering—to build identity foundations that enable safety, privacy, and growth
Drive technical excellence, contributing thoughtful architectural perspectives and shaping long-term Identity strategies
Mentor and support fellow engineers, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-trust environment
Influence system design across teams, using deep identity expertise to lead discussions around security, performance, and scalability
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience building production backend systems in languages such as Ruby, Java, Scala, Go, or Python
Proven experience with authentication, authorization, SSO, identity protocols, or account security systems at scale
Strong knowledge of distributed systems, relational/NoSQL databases, and technologies like MySQL, Redis, Cassandra, Kafka, or Kubernetes
Familiarity with or interest in modern identity technologies, such as OAuth 2.0/OIDC, WebAuthn, passkeys, MFA, and session management
A track record of building secure, high-performance services that handle sensitive data responsibly
Comfort navigating the intersection of security, user experience, and platform architecture
A collaborative spirit, someone who communicates clearly, lifts others up, and thrives in a team that values mentorship and learning
Company
Strava
Strava is a social fitness app that tracks running, cycling, and workouts, connecting athletes.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$151.85MKey Investors
Sequoia CapitalJackson Square VenturesMadrone Capital Partners
2025-05-22Series Unknown
2025-05-22Debt Financing
2020-11-17Series F· $110M
Leadership Team
Michael Martin
CEO & Board Member
Rob Terrell
Chief Technology Officer
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