Senior Software Engineer - Platform Identity

Department: R&D

Location: United States

Compensation: $120K – $150K

Employment Type: FullTime

At Instructure, we believe in the power of people to grow and succeed throughout their lives. Our goal is to amplify that power by creating intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development, facilitate meaningful relationships, and inspire people to go further in their education and careers. We do this by giving smart, creative, passionate people opportunities to create awesome.

And that's where you come in:

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Platform Identity team at Instructure, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining components in our critical identity and access management solution that underpins all of Instructure's products. You will contribute in building a highly scalable and secure system that ensures seamless authentication and authorization for hundreds of millions of users, contributing to the foundational security and reliability of our platform.

What you will do:

• Design, develop, and deploy robust and scalable identity and access management (IAM) services, including authentication, authorization, user provisioning, and directory services.
  

• Lead technical discussions, architectural reviews, and provide mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers within 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, troubleshooting and resolving complex issues efficiently.
  

• 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.

Get in on all the awesome at Instructure

We offer competitive, meaningful benefits in every country where we operate. While they vary by location, here's a general idea of what you can expect:

Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success.

Flexible schedules and a remote-friendly culture, with hybrid or onsite work options available in some regions for specific roles

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

Annual learning and development stipends to support your growth

The technology and tools you need to do your best work — typically a Mac, with PC options available in some locations

Motivosity employee recognition program

A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection

Closing

We believe in hiring great people and treating them right. The more diverse we are, the better our ideas and outcomes.

Instructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws in every country where we operate.

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.

Any attempt to misrepresent personal or professional information will result in disqualification.