ID.me is the next-generation digital identity wallet that simplifies how individuals securely prove their identity online. Consumers can verify their identity with ID.me once and seamlessly login across websites without having to create a new login and verify their identity again. Over 140 million users experience streamlined login and identity verification with ID.me at 20 federal agencies, 44 state government agencies, and 66 healthcare organizations. More than 600 consumer brands use ID.me to verify communities and user segments to honor service and build more authentic relationships. ID.me’s technology meets the federal standards for consumer authentication set by the Commerce Department and is approved as a NIST 800-63-3 IAL2 / AAL2 credential service provider by the Kantara Initiative. ID.me is committed to “No Identity Left Behind” to enable all people to have a secure digital identity. To learn more, visit https://network.id.me/.
Role Overview:
As a Principal Software Engineer – Native Mobile, you will lead the development and architecture of cross-platform native mobile solutions for iOS and Android, crafting a unified application experience. Your focus will be on building scalable, modular, and highly performant applications that seamlessly integrate diverse user journeys and services—such as ecommerce, identity management, fraud prevention, and more—into a cohesive, intuitive platform. Additionally, you will be responsible for building and maintaining SDKs to support robust third-party integrations, enhancing the extensibility and usability of our mobile solutions.
This role requires deep expertise in native mobile development, cross-platform frameworks, and proven experience building comprehensive mobile applications that unify complex, varied use cases.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect, design, and develop scalable and unified mobile application frameworks for iOS and Android platforms.
- Build robust cross-platform capabilities enabling rapid and consistent deployment of diverse mobile services including ecommerce, identity management, fraud prevention, and related functions.
- Develop and maintain SDKs for third-party integrations, ensuring reliability, ease of use, and consistent performance.
- Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to define and implement cohesive mobile solutions that integrate multiple complex user journeys.
- Ensure performance optimization, security, reliability, and high-quality user experiences across mobile platforms.
- Establish and promote best practices for mobile development, including modularity, maintainability, analytics integration, and experimentation.
- Mentor engineering teams, foster technical excellence, and champion modern mobile development methodologies.
Required Qualifications:
- 15+ years of software development experience with extensive expertise in native mobile applications for both iOS and Android.
- Expert-level proficiency in modern mobile frameworks and technologies, such as Swift, Kotlin, React Native, Flutter, or equivalent cross-platform tools.
- Proven experience architecting and developing highly scalable, modular, and performant mobile applications integrating multiple complex services.
- Demonstrated success in delivering comprehensive mobile projects, especially those delivering unified, multi-service experiences across ecommerce, identity, fraud prevention, or similar domains.
- Strong understanding of mobile performance optimization, security best practices, and cross-platform integration.
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on delivering seamless user-centric experiences.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience leading development on mobile platforms integrating fintech, identity verification, ecommerce, or fraud prevention services.
- Familiarity with lifecycle management, personalization, and real-time analytics within mobile environments.
- Experience with continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) and automated testing for mobile applications.
- Strong knowledge of mobile UX/UI principles and accessibility standards.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, influencing mobile development strategies across cross-functional teams.
Why Join ID.me?
At ID.me, we strive to deliver exceptional mobile experiences that empower users through every significant moment. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape our next-generation unified mobile application, influencing millions of users and defining best practices in native mobile application development. Collaborate with passionate teams in a supportive environment that values innovation and technical excellence. This position requires an onsite presence 4-5 days per week at our Mountain View, CA office.
The annual base salary listed does not include a company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity and benefits which will be determined based on experience, skills, education, relevant training, geographic location and role.
ID.me offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending accounts (medical, limited purpose, dependent care, commuter benefit accounts), basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) with company match, parental leave, ability to participate in unlimited paid time off subject to the terms and conditions of the PTO policy, including 8 company wide holidays, short and long-term disability insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, referral bonus policy, employee assistance program, pet insurance, travel assistant program, wellbeing and childcare discounts, benefit advocates, and a learning and development benefit.
The above represents the anticipated total rewards package for this job requisition. Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on qualifications, professional experiences, skills, education, relevant training, geographic location, and other job related factors.
Mountain View, CA Pay Range
$248,750—$295,926 USD
ID.me maintains a work environment free from discrimination, where employees are treated with dignity and respect. All ID.me employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling our commitment to equal employment opportunity. ID.me does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. ID.me adheres to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. In addition, ID.me's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances where a particular employee works. Upon request we will provide you with more information about such accommodations.
Please review our Privacy Policy, including our CCPA policy, at id.me/privacy. If you provide ID.me with any personally identifiable information you confirm that you have read and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set out in our Privacy Policy.
ID.me participates in E-Verify.
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What We Do
ID.me simplifies how individuals prove and share their identity online. The ID.me secure digital identity network has over 100 million members with over 70,000 individuals joining daily, as well as partnerships with 31 states, multiple federal agencies, and over 500 name brand retailers. The company provides identity proofing, authentication and group affiliation verification for organizations across sectors.
The company's technology meets the highest federal standards and is approved as a NIST 800-63-3 IAL2 / AAL2 conformant credential service provider by the Kantara Initiative. ID.me is the only provider with video chat and in-person verification, increasing access and equity. The team is committed to "No Identity Left Behind" to enable all people to have a secure digital identity.
Our Mission is to make the world a more trusted place by delivering the highest level of security with the least amount of friction at the lowest possible cost.
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