Software Engineer || - Authentication
As a Software Engineer on the Authentication team, you will help build and operate the cloud services and infrastructure behind Passport as the platform continues its migration to the cloud. You will contribute to systems that need to be reliable, scalable, performant, and secure, while working closely with experienced engineers and cross-functional partners.
This is an individual contributor role where you will take ownership of well-defined projects and services, contribute to technical decisions, and grow your expertise in cloud-native architecture and authentication systems. More specifically, you will:
Design, build, test, and maintain cloud services and workflows that support Passport and Authentication systems.
Contribute to projects from design and implementation through rollout and operational support, primarily using Go and Python.
Develop and operate cloud-native services across AWS and GCP, including technologies such as Kinesis, DynamoDB, and S3.
Apply established engineering patterns and contribute improvements to service reliability, scalability, performance, security, and maintainability.
Participate in technical discussions and help evaluate tradeoffs involving reliability, latency, security, cost, complexity, and delivery timelines.
Identify technical issues and operational risks within the systems you work on and collaborate with the team to address them.
Partner with software engineering, test engineering, research, and product teams to deliver new capabilities and improve existing systems.
Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and technical discussions, providing constructive feedback and learning from other engineers.
Help investigate and resolve production issues, and turn operational learnings into improvements to monitoring, alerting, runbooks, deployments, and service quality.
Use modern observability tools to understand system behavior, troubleshoot issues, and reduce recurring operational problems.
Contribute to the team's engineering practices through documentation, knowledge sharing, and collaboration.
Participate in the team's on-call rotation, including helping cover after-hours alerts as distributed support coverage expands.
What you’ll do
Develop applications in Golang or Python on top of a modern cloud focused platform
Develop and maintain services using AWS native products such as Kinesis, DynamoDB, and S3
Deliver production ready code from start to finish
Engage in design discussions with other team members to create a robust, secured, and scalable solution
Review code to maintain quality with an eye towards performance, scale, and security
Work in a cross-functional environment, composed of software engineers, test engineers, research scientists, and product managers
Participate in code reviews along with assigned mentors within team
Identify and evaluate new technologies for implementationContribute to improving software engineering best practice
Who you are
You are a self-starter who can excel in individual within a team of excellent engineers
You are execution oriented and follow guidelines to drive a project to successful conclusion
You have experience in working closely with Product and Customer Engagement teams
You are an excellent communicator and have precise documentation skills.
Preferably, you have experience with customers and real world use cases with Pindrop or a related Security field.
You are resilient in the face of challenges, change, and ambiguity
You are optimistic and believe that you can make a problem into a solution
You are resourceful, excited to uncover innovative solutions and teach yourself something new when needed
You take accountability, do the things you say you’ll do, under-promise and over-deliver
You are nimble and adaptable when priorities change and continue to see the “forest through the trees”
2-5 years of Software engineering experience
Expertise in programming language of Golang (Go)
Experience with cloud computing environments, especially AWS or GCP
Familiarity with Data Structures, Algorithms, and Concurrency
Knowledge of different Data Storage technologies such as Redis, MySQL, etc.
Knowledge of Docker and container orchestration frameworks such as Kubernetes
Ideally, experience with AWS managed services such as S3, ElastiCache and DynamoDB
Linux/Unix system internals.
Proven track record of providing stable and secure code in production environments
Experience building microservices and RESTful APIs preferred
CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GIT, Jenkins, Spinnaker preferred
Experience with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or AWS CDK preferred
Experience with Python preferred
Your skill-set:
2-5 years of Software engineering experience
Expertise in programming language of Golang (Go)
Experience with cloud computing environments, especially AWS or GCP
Familiarity with Data Structures, Algorithms, and Concurrency
Knowledge of different Data Storage technologies such as Redis, MySQL, etc.
Knowledge of Docker and container orchestration frameworks such as Kubernetes
Ideally, experience with AWS managed services such as S3, ElastiCache and DynamoDB
Linux/Unix system internals.
Proven track record of providing stable and secure code in production environments
Experience building microservices and RESTful APIs preferred
CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GIT, Jenkins, Spinnaker preferred
Experience with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or AWS CDK preferred
Experience with Python preferred
2-5 years of Software engineering experience
What’s in it for you:
As a Pindropper, you join a rapidly growing company making technology more human with the power of voice. You will work alongside some of the best and brightest. We’re a passionate group committed to excellence - but that doesn’t stop us from enjoying the journey as a team with chess and poker tournaments, catered lunches and happy hours, wellness programming, and more. Because we take our jobs seriously, we add in time for rest with Unlimited PTO, Focus Thursday, and Company-wide Rest Days.
Within 30 days you’ll have been introduced to your team, colleagues and have 1:1’s sessions to assimilate into the company culture. You will have the opportunity to learn the product in and out through training and a variety of resources, including the Engineering Manager
Within 60 days you’ll understand expectations for the team, and be able to start planning for development execution, while participating at the team level for assigned projects
Within 90 days you’ll have an intermediate level of familiarity with the product and architecture to start making technical decisions while adhering to the team execution methodology.
What we offer
As a part of Pindrop, you’ll have a direct impact on our growing list of products and the future of security in the voice-driven economy. We hire great people and take care of them. Here’s a snapshot of the benefits we offer:
Competitive compensation, including equity for all employees
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
Generous health and welfare plans to choose from - including an employer-provided “employee-only” plan!
Best-in-class Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contribution
Affordable vision and dental plans for you and your family
Employer-provided life and disability coverage with additional supplemental options
Paid Parental Leave - Equal for all parents, including birth, adoptive & foster parents
One year of diaper delivery for your newest addition to the family! It’s our way of welcoming new Pindroplets to the family!
Identity protection through Norton LifeLock
Remote-first culture with opportunities for in-person team events
New hire and recurring monthly home office allowance
When we need a break, we keep it fun with happy hours, ping pong and foosball, drinks and snacks, and monthly massages!
Remote and in-person team activities (think cheese tastings, chess tournaments, talent shows, murder mysteries, and more!)
Company holidays
Annual professional development and learning benefit
Pick your own Apple MacBook Pro
Retirement plan with competitive 401(k) match
Wellness Program including Employee Assistance Program, 24/7 Telemedicine
This position will be posted for 30 days, until October 28, 2026.
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Please note that the base pay range is a general guideline only. Pindrop considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills, as well as market and business considerations, when extending an offer.
US Base Pay Range
$107,000—$132,000 USD