What You'll Do

Design and deliver scalable authentication and authorization services that power Highspot's core identity platform. Lead architecture and development of authentication features including but not limited to SSO, MFA, and OIDC, ensuring seamless and secure access for users. Partner with security and compliance teams to ensure features meet enterprise-grade governance and auditability standards. Investigate and resolve complex customer-facing issues in production environments. Write high-quality technical documentation and participate in design reviews. Author high-quality runbooks and technical documentation. Join the on-call rotation to handle critical production issues. Come join us to work on deeply technical challenges that directly impact security, user experience, and scalability at the heart of Highspot’s platform. Your Background

7+ years of professional software development experience. 5+ years of experience designing, building, and operating backend systems or distributed services. Strong programming experience in one or more languages such as Ruby, Python, or Typescript. Solid grasp of algorithms, data structures, and system design fundamentals. Preferred Qualifications

Experience with authentication and authorization protocols (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, SCIM). Hands-on experience designing or scaling high-availability microservices. Familiarity with secure coding practices and platform-level privacy considerations. Experience applying AI tools or agentic workflows in software development and testing. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience. Base salary range: $166,000 - $272,000. Employees are eligible to receive stock options and may also receive other forms of compensation.The above represents total expected compensation for this role. Actual compensation will depend on various job-related factors, including, but not limited to, location, experience, and job qualifications.Highspot also offers the following employee benefits for this position:-Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life benefits-Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution-401(k) Matching with immediate vesting on employer match-Flexible PTO-8 paid holidays and 5 paid days for Annual Holiday Week-Quarterly Recharge Fridays (paid days off for mental health recharge)-18 weeks paid parental leave-Access to Coaches and Therapists through Modern Health-2 volunteer days per year-Commuting benefits #LI-DL1