Senior Software Engineer - Platform Identity (Hybrid)

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Platform Identity team at Instructure, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining core components of our identity and access management (IAM) solution—which underpins all of Instructure's products. You’ll help build highly scalable and secure systems that provide seamless authentication and authorization for hundreds of millions of users, directly contributing to the security and reliability of our platform.

What You Will Be Doing

• Design, develop, and deploy robust and scalable IAM services, including authentication, authorization, user provisioning, and directory services.
• Lead technical discussions, conduct architectural reviews, and provide mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers on the team.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, security engineers, and other engineering teams to define requirements, design solutions, and integrate identity services across Instructure’s product ecosystem.
• Implement and enforce best practices for security, data privacy, and compliance within identity systems.
• Optimize existing identity solutions for performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide support for production identity systems, efficiently troubleshooting and resolving complex issues.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and infrastructure.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in identity management and security.

What You Will Need to Know/Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a significant focus on identity and access management systems.
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Ruby, Go, Java, Python, C#) and experience with relevant frameworks.
• Demonstrable experience with identity protocols and standards (e.g., OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, SCIM).
• Solid understanding of security principles, cryptography, and best practices for securing web applications and APIs.
• Experience designing and building highly available, scalable, and fault-tolerant distributed systems.
• Proficiency with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and propose effective solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success.
• Flexible work culture. Our remote, hybrid and in-office collaboration spaces vary by role, team and location.
• Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December, when teams are encouraged to step back and recharge based on departmental needs.
• Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support
• Learning and development resources, including professional development tools and tuition reimbursement, to support your growth
• The technology and tools you need to do your best work
• Motivosity employee recognition program
• A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection

All employees must pass a background check as part of the hiring process. To help protect our teams and systems, we’ve implemented identity verification measures. Candidates may be asked to verify their legal name, current physical location, and provide a valid contact number and residential address, in accordance with local data privacy laws.