Software Engineer, Accounts

Vercel

Job Summary

Vercel is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in Account Lifecycle and Access Management (IAM). The role involves designing, building, and maintaining scalable systems using JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, SQL, NoSQL, and AWS. Responsibilities include enabling secure and reliable services, collaborating with cross-functional teams, maintaining services at high scale with on-call rotations, and developing enterprise-grade IAM solutions. This includes working with identity synchronization, SCIM, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Kubernetes), and access control models using OAuth, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and SAML 2.0. The ideal candidate will have experience with IAM architectures, cloud computing solutions (AWS), TypeScript/JavaScript, React, Node.js, security architecture, LDAP, Active Directory, SAML, SSO, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and web protocols like XML, SOAP, JSON, and REST.

Must Have

  • 3+ years of experience with IAM architectures
  • Implement cloud computing solutions (AWS preferred)
  • Proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript, React, and Node.js
  • Strong knowledge of security architecture, LDAP, Active Directory, SAML, SSO, OAuth2, OpenID Connect
  • Familiarity with access control models (RBAC, ABAC, ReBAC)
  • Experience with SQL
  • Experience implementing identity lifecycle management using SCIM
  • Experience developing applications in Node.js
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Good to Have

  • Enthusiasm to learn Identity Protocols like OAuth2, OIDC, and SAML

Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package, including equity
  • Inclusive Healthcare Package
  • Mentorship and event attendance for skill building
  • Flexible Time Off
  • Provision of necessary gear and a work-from-home budget

Job Description

About Vercel:

Vercel gives developers the tools and cloud infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web. As the team behind v0, Next.js, and AI SDK, Vercel helps customers like Ramp, Supreme, PayPal, and Under Armour build for the AI-native web.

Our mission is to enable the world to ship the best products. That starts with creating a place where everyone can do their best work. Whether you're building on our platform, supporting our customers, or shaping our story: You can just ship things.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Software Engineer specializing in Account Lifecycle and Access Management (IAM). In this role, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and maintaining scalable, high-performance systems. Leveraging JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, SQL and NoSQL cloud-native databases, and AWS, you will develop innovative solutions for user, group, and membership management while ensuring the highest levels of security and reliability.

This role is ideal for a problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is excited by the opportunity to tackle complex challenges, scale distributed systems, and shape the future of IAM solutions on a robust AWS infrastructure.

If you’re based within a pre-determined commuting distance of one of our offices (SF, NY, London, or Berlin), the role includes in-office anchor days on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. If you're located beyond that distance, the role is fully remote. For location-specific details, please connect with our recruiting team.

What You Will Do:

  • Enable us to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable services that exceed industry standards and customer expectations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver large-scale projects with cross-team dependencies.
  • Collaborate with peer teams to deliver solutions that meet industry standards and customer expectations.
  • Maintain and operate services at high scale, participating in scheduled on-call rotations to ensure reliability.
  • Develop and maintain enterprise-grade IAM solutions, focusing on user, group, and membership management.
  • Implement identity synchronization and lifecycle management solutions using SCIM and other relevant standards.
  • Work with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Kubernetes, etc.) to deliver scalable, high-availability applications.
  • Design and implement robust access control models using OAuth, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SAML 2.0, and other protocols.
  • Build and maintain high-quality enterprise software using TypeScript, REST APIs, and JSON.

About You:

  • 3+ years of experience with IAM architectures and implementing cloud computing solutions (AWS preferred).
  • Proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript, React, and Node.js.
  • Strong knowledge of security architecture, LDAP, Active Directory, SAML, SSO,, OAuth2, OpenID Connect and web protocols like XML, SOAP, JSON, and REST.
  • Familiarity with access control models such as RBAC, ABAC and ReBAC.  
  • Enthusiasm to work with and learn more about Identity Protocols like OAuth2, OIDC, and SAML.
  • Experience with SQL.
  • Hands-on experience implementing identity lifecycle management solutions using SCIM.
  • Practical experience developing and improving applications written in Node.js.
  • Exhibit excellent problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills, especially when collaborating with diverse teams.

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation package, including equity.
  • Inclusive Healthcare Package.
  • Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.
  • Flexible Time Off.
  • We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.

The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $196,000-$294,000. This salary range is an estimate. Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. The total compensation package also includes benefits and equity-based compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your location during the hiring process. Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.

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19 Skills Required For This Role

Cross Functional Communication Budget Management React Xml Oauth Ldap Aws Nosql Openid Connect Terraform Node.js Json Kubernetes Sql Monday Next.js Typescript Javascript