Staff Software Engineer at ID.me

Compensation

$183,367 – $214,500/yr

Location: McLean, Virginia
Type: Full-time
Level: Principal
Posted: May 29, 2026

Description

ID.me is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join their Tools Team. The successful candidate will lead the evolution of custom in-house web applications, focusing on Call Center and Supervised Identity Verification flows. They will integrate LLMs like Claude using Google Vertex AI, develop shared infrastructure, ensure system integrity, and mentor engineers. This role requires strong leadership and technical expertise in full-stack engineering.

Required Skills

Ruby on Rails
GoLang
React/TypeScript
LLMs (Claude/OpenAI)
agentic workflows
PostgreSQL
component-driven design
state management
secure backends
identity verification
regulatory frameworks (NIST, IAL2)
IAM digital security
design systems
shared component libraries
modular SDK design
data pipeline tools

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 10+ years of experience in full-stack engineering, with a proven track record of scaling customer-facing applications.
1+ years of hands-on experience with LLM integration (Claude/OpenAI) and building agentic workflows.
5+ years of experience in Ruby on Rails, GoLang, and React/TypeScript.
Preferred Qualifications: Strong understanding of component-driven design, state management, and building secure backends with PostgreSQL.
Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and set technical direction in fast-paced environments.
Experience building or maintaining "Human-in-the-loop" AI systems within a call center or support environment.
Deep understanding of identity verification, regulatory frameworks (NIST, IAL2), or IAM digital security.
Familiarity with design systems, shared component libraries, and modular SDK design.
Experience with data pipeline tools for feature flags, transformation, and secure transmission.