At Instructure, we believe in the power of people to grow and succeed throughout their lives. Our goal is to amplify that power by creating intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development, facilitate meaningful relationships, and inspire people to go further in their education and careers.
We do this by giving smart, creative, passionate people opportunities to create awesome. And that's where you come in:
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Platform Identity team at Instructure, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining core components of our identity and access management (IAM) solution—which underpins all of Instructure's products. You’ll help build highly scalable and secure systems that provide seamless authentication and authorization for hundreds of millions of users, directly contributing to the security and reliability of our platform.
What You Will Be Doing
Design, develop, and deploy robust and scalable IAM services, including authentication, authorization, user provisioning, and directory services.
Lead technical discussions, conduct architectural reviews, and provide mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers on the team.
Collaborate closely with product managers, security engineers, and other engineering teams to define requirements, design solutions, and integrate identity services across Instructure’s product ecosystem.
Implement and enforce best practices for security, data privacy, and compliance within identity systems.
Optimize existing identity solutions for performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Participate in on-call rotation and provide support for production identity systems, efficiently troubleshooting and resolving complex issues.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and infrastructure.
Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in identity management and security.
What You Will Need to Know/Have
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience.
5+ years of professional software development experience, with a significant focus on identity and access management systems.
Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Ruby, Go, Java, Python, C#) and experience with relevant frameworks.
Demonstrable experience with identity protocols and standards (e.g., OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, SCIM).
Solid understanding of security principles, cryptography, and best practices for securing web applications and APIs.
Experience designing and building highly available, scalable, and fault-tolerant distributed systems.
Proficiency with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases.
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and propose effective solutions.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Get in on all the awesome at Instructure!
We offer competitive, meaningful benefits in every country where we operate. While they vary by location, here's a general idea of what you can expect:
Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success.
Flexible work culture. Our remote, hybrid and in-office collaboration spaces vary by role, team and location.
Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December, when teams are encouraged to step back and recharge based on departmental needs.
Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support
Learning and development resources, including professional development tools and tuition reimbursement, to support your growth
The technology and tools you need to do your best work
Motivosity employee recognition program
A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection
We believe in hiring great people and treating them right. The more diverse we are, the better our ideas and outcomes.
Instructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws in every country where we operate.
All employees must pass a background check as part of the hiring process. To help protect our teams and systems, we’ve implemented identity verification measures. Candidates may be asked to verify their legal name, current physical location, and provide a valid contact number and residential address, in accordance with local data privacy laws.
Any attempt to misrepresent personal or professional information will result in disqualification.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of professional software development experience with significant focus on identity and access management systems.
- Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language, such as Ruby, Go, Java, Python, or C#, with relevant framework experience.
- Experience with OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, and SCIM identity protocols and standards.
- Understanding of security principles, cryptography, and web application and API security best practices.
- Experience designing and building highly available, scalable, and fault-tolerant distributed systems.
- Proficiency with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL and NoSQL databases.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP and containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
- Excellent problem-solving skills for analyzing complex technical issues and developing effective solutions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Instructure Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Instructure and has not been reviewed or approved by Instructure.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered market-competitive for many engineering, product, and quota-carrying roles, especially when factoring base, variable, and equity. In these tracks, total rewards are often characterized as fair-to-strong for the role and location.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, mental-health support, and HSA/FSA options. Employer contributions are often portrayed as strong, and core medical benefits receive consistently positive marks.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off offerings include flexible or “unlimited” PTO, paid holidays, and paid sick time, paired with widespread remote/hybrid flexibility. This breadth of time off and work flexibility is often viewed as a meaningful perk that enhances overall value.
Instructure Insights
What We Do
Instructure is helping people grow from the first day of school to the last day of work. More than 30 million people use its Canvas and Bridge platforms for learning management and employee development.
