About the job
About ID.me
ID.me provides a digital identity wallet that helps users securely verify their identity online. Over 152 million people use ID.me to simplify logins and avoid repeated identity checks across platforms. The platform supports 20 federal agencies, 45 state government agencies, and more than 70 healthcare organizations. Over 600 consumer brands rely on ID.me to validate user segments and build authentic connections. ID.me’s technology meets federal authentication standards set by the Commerce Department and is recognized as a NIST 800-63-3 IAL2 / AAL2 credential service provider by the Kantara Initiative. The company’s mission is to make secure digital identity accessible to everyone. Learn more at https://network.id.me/.
Role Overview
ID.me is hiring a Staff Software Development Engineer for the Person API team. This role focuses on designing and building the core services that define and manage individual identities within the ID.me platform. The position is based in Mountain View, California or McLean, Virginia, and is full-time, onsite.
What You Will Do
- Design and build data models, APIs, and backend systems for person creation, attributes, and profiles
- Architect and scale the Person platform to ensure security, consistency, and high performance
- Develop and maintain APIs and services that serve as the authoritative source for personal data
- Work closely with teams focused on identity, verification, and platform to deliver scalable, reliable APIs
- Support the integrity and interoperability of digital credentials used by millions of users and trusted partners
Location
This position is based in Mountain View, CA or McLean, VA.

