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Clever Inc. · 15 hours ago

Senior Software Engineer, Auth

Clever is on a mission to connect every student, worldwide, to a world of learning. As a Senior Software Engineer on the Auth team, you will drive the development of secure identity solutions for digital learning, focusing on Single Sign-On and Multi-Factor Authentication. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance features while maintaining platform stability.

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Responsibilities

You will simplify the complexities of identity management, building robust systems that protect sensitive student data while removing technical barriers to classroom entry
You will collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Marketing to turn research into high-performance features, and act as a mentor to peers through high-quality code reviews
Success is defined by the seamless delivery of secure, accessible features that maintain our 99.98%+ uptime and foster a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement
You will drive the development of intuitive UIs and Go-based microservices, architecting end-to-end solutions for MFA, device-level access on iOS and Windows, and scalable REST APIs

Qualification

GoTypeScriptReactNode.jsAWSMicroservices architectureCI/CD pipelinesAutomated testingRoot cause analysisDevice-specific codeAuthentication protocolsCode simplicityProject LeadershipMentorship

Required

Full-Stack Expertise: 4+ years of professional experience as a Software Engineer, with proficiency in Go, TypeScript, React, and Node.js
Project Leadership: Proven ability to lead complex projects from design to deployment, collaborating effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Cloud & Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with AWS technologies (DynamoDB, ECS, Step Functions, SQS) and a strong grasp of microservices architecture
Reliability & Testing: Experience with CI/CD pipelines and a disciplined approach to automated unit and end-to-end testing to ensure platform stability
Culture & Mentorship: A commitment to understand and prioritize the Clever engineering culture (see our blog post on Defining Clever's Engineering Culture) and a desire to grow the team through collaboration
Analytical Rigor: The ability to perform deep-dive root cause analysis on complex, stack-wide problems to find performance and security opportunities

Preferred

Native Device Development: Previous experience or interest in writing device-specific code for iOS or Windows
Identity Standards: Familiarity with authentication protocols and the security nuances of identity management
Simplicity Focus: A demonstrated appreciation for code simplicity and maintainability over unnecessary complexity

Benefits

Competitive salary
Flexible PTO and Paid Parental Leave
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
Mental healthcare services
Professional development budget
Annual company retreat + team events

Company

Clever Inc.

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We believe technology is a powerful lever to make education equitable for all and the fastest way to improve educational outcomes now.

H1B Sponsorship

Clever Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (4)
2024 (1)
2023 (4)
2022 (3)
2021 (1)
2020 (6)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$43.32M
Key Investors
Lightspeed Venture Partners
2021-05-06Acquired
2014-12-16Series B· $30M
2014-03-25Series A· $10.3M

Leadership Team

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Trish Sparks
Vice President, Customer Success and Sales
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Dan Carroll
Strategic Advisor
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