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Principal Software Engineer (Hybrid, Denver Metro Preferred) at FusionAuth

Department: Engineering

Compensation

$225,000 – $270,000/yr

Setup
Remote
Location
Denver, Colorado
Type
Full-time
Level
staff+
Posted

Description

FusionAuth is hiring a Principal Engineer to serve as a senior technical authority on customer identity and access management. The role owns production code, technical architecture, CIAM protocol implementation, customer-facing architectural guidance, emerging identity standards, deployment compatibility, and engineering mentorship. It is a hands-on position reporting to the SVP of Engineering & Technology, with a preferred Denver hybrid arrangement and remote eligibility with quarterly travel. The expected base salary is $225,000–$270,000, and the role requires a bachelor’s degree, 12+ years of professional software engineering experience, and 5+ years focused on identity, authentication, or security.

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