CIAM Engineer Authentication & Identity Platform, California

Job description

About the role Were looking for a Senior CIAM Engineer to take ownership of the customer identity layer for high-traffic, customer-facing applications. This role is focused on designing and scaling authentication and authorization systems that directly impact security, user experience, and platform performance. Youll work closely with engineering, product, and security teams in an environment where identity is a critical part of the business. What youll do -Design and implement authentication and authorization flows using OAuth2, OIDC, and SAML -Own and manage Auth0, including Actions, Rules, Hooks, and custom login experiences -Integrate identity across web, mobile, and backend systems -Implement MFA, Adaptive MFA, and bot protection mechanisms -Customize and optimize Universal Login and user journeys -Automate identity configurations using Terraform or similar tools -Lead user migration from legacy systems into modern identity platforms -Troubleshoot and optimize authentication flows using logs and monitoring tools What you bring -7+ years of experience in identity, security, or backend engineering -Deep expertise in OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, and JWT -Strong development skills in JavaS...