Imagine a world where passwords are obsolete, and you never have to recall security questions about your first pet. At PrivateID, we're making this a reality with secure, self-managed digital identities that feel almost magical: think biometric sorcery meets cryptographic brilliance. Trusted by global brands for our privacy-first solutions, we're rapidly scaling to meet the soaring demand for passwordless, zero-trust technology.
About the RoleWe are seeking Staff Full-Stack Engineers with 10+ years of experience who can lead by example, take ownership of complex systems, and help scale our platform. You should be capable of working independently and leading small teams in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.
Responsibilities- Design and develop modern full-stack applications using Node.js, React, TypeScript, and GraphQL
- Architect scalable, secure cloud-based backends on GCP and AWS.
- Implement performance optimization and CI/CD pipelines.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align technical strategy with product goals.
- Ensure best practices in security, code quality, and system reliability.
- Proven experience building and leading scalable, secure systems
- Expertise in backend development, with strong frontend integration skills
- Experience with databases (SQL, NoSQL), containerization (Docker), and modern DevOps workflows
- Strong communication skills and the ability to lead technical discussions
- Ability to work effectively in a distributed, fast-moving startup environment
- Experience with C++, WebAssembly, blockchain, or cryptographic security
- Familiarity with edge computing and CDN optimization
- Competitive compensation and equity
- A remote-first, collaborative culture
Important:
Candidates must pass a background check as part of the hiring process due to our work in the financial sector.
Equal Employment Opportunity
PrivateID values diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment where all employees can excel. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request to ensure equitable participation in our hiring process and workplace.
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What We Do
PrivateID delivers privacy-first identity verification, biometric authentication, and age assurance solutions powered by advanced edge AI and patented Homomorphic Tokenization cryptography. We enable organizations to securely verify user identities entirely on-device—ensuring no sensitive data is transmitted or stored, streamlining regulatory compliance, and strengthening user trust.
