[Remote] Staff Software Engineer, IAM

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mozilla Corporation is a non-profit-backed technology company known for shaping the internet for the better over the last 25 years. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the redesign of their Identity and Access Management (IAM) system, focusing on scalability, security, and user experience while collaborating across engineering teams. 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 Skills • 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 • 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 Overview • Mozilla provides internet solutions and offers firefox, thunderbird, and raindrop. It was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in Mountain View, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.mozilla.org. Company H1B Sponsorship • Mozilla has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 5 in 2024, 4 in 2023, 3 in 2022, 2 in 2021, 6 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job