Software Engineering Manager - Auth Team

Job Description

• This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Software Engineering Manager - Auth Team in the United States. This role sits at the heart of a modern, platform-driven engineering organization responsible for building secure, scalable, and intelligent authorization systems. You will lead a high-impact team focused on identity, authentication, and access control infrastructure that powers complex enterprise and AI-driven workflows. The position combines hands-on technical leadership with people management, requiring a strong ability to guide architecture decisions while mentoring engineers. You will shape how both human users and autonomous agents securely interact with systems at scale. This is a highly collaborative environment where engineering excellence, product thinking, and cross-team alignment are essential. The role offers the opportunity to influence foundational platform capabilities used across multiple products and teams.
• Accountabilities: Lead the design, development, and evolution of authentication and authorization systems supporting large-scale, distributed applications Own and advance identity and access infrastructure, including token flows, authentication protocols, and identity federation Define and implement authorization models for both human users and AI-powered agentic workflows Maintain and evolve Relationship-Based Access Control systems ensuring secure and scalable permissioning across services Drive cross-functional, large-scale technical initiatives involving multiple engineering teams and stakeholders Set engineering standards, ensure high-quality delivery, and promote best practices in system design and code reviews Mentor and coach engineers through 1:1s, feedback cycles, and career development planning Partner with recruiting to define hiring needs, conduct interviews, and onboard new team members Own roadmap planning, prioritization, and delivery execution in alignment with business and technical goals Identify risks early and ensure feasibility of technical solutions through strong architectural judgment Requirements: 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, including at least 3+ years in engineering management Strong expertise in OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect, including token lifecycle, scopes, and secure authentication flows Hands-on experience with ReBAC systems such as OpenFGA, Zanzibar, or SpiceDB, including policy modeling and permission evaluation Experience with identity providers such as Auth0, Okta, Azure AD, or Keycloak Strong backend engineering skills in languages such as Java, Ruby, or Python Familiarity with frameworks such as Spring Boot, Rails, or Django Experience leading teams, including hiring, performance management, and coaching engineers Fluency with AI-assisted development tools for coding, debugging, and documentation, with strong ability to evaluate and refine AI-generated output Ability to collaborate effectively across product, engineering, and business stakeholders Strong architectural thinking with the ability to balance scalability, security, and usability Commitment to inclusive, respectful, and collaborative engineering cultures Benefits: Competitive compensation package Flexible work arrangements (remote, hybrid, or on-site options depending on location) Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage Retirement savings plans with employer matching Paid parental leave and family support programs Mental health and wellness support resources Paid sabbatical opportunities Flexible work schedule promoting work-life balance Professional growth and learning opportunities Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture Access to modern technology stack and AI-enabled development tools
• How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1
• We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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