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Role Description

The Auth team at Clever is the gateway to digital learning for millions of students and educators. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be a key driver of our sign-in and application access products, including:

• Single Sign-On (SSO)
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Specialized device access

You will simplify the complexities of identity management, building robust systems that protect sensitive student data while removing technical barriers to classroom entry.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Marketing to turn research into high-performance features, and act as a mentor to peers through high-quality code reviews.

Success is defined by the seamless delivery of secure, accessible features that maintain our 99.98%+ uptime and foster a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

You will drive the development of intuitive UIs and Go-based microservices, architecting end-to-end solutions for:

• MFA
• Device-level access on iOS and Windows
• Scalable REST APIs

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience as a Software Engineer
• Proficiency in Go, TypeScript, React, and Node.js
• Proven ability to lead complex projects from design to deployment
• Hands-on experience with AWS technologies (DynamoDB, ECS, Step Functions, SQS)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
• Commitment to understanding and prioritizing the Clever engineering culture
• Ability to perform deep-dive root cause analysis on complex problems

Requirements

• Previous experience or interest in writing device-specific code for iOS or Windows
• Familiarity with authentication protocols and security nuances of identity management
• Appreciation for code simplicity and maintainability

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible PTO and Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
• Mental healthcare services
• Professional development budget
• Annual company retreat + team events

Salary Transparency

The range of our base salary cash compensation for this role for candidates living in the United States, besides NYC and San Francisco, CA, is between $140,000-$165,000. For candidates living in NYC and San Francisco, CA, it's between $154,000-$181,000. All final offers are determined using multiple factors, including experience and level of expertise.

Inclusion & Belonging

Clever believes classrooms and our company should be diverse and inclusive. We celebrate actions that build diverse teams, include every voice, and create safe spaces for everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're passionate about leveraging technology to improve education and believe you have the skills to succeed, we encourage you to apply. We're excited to learn more about you!

Clever does not conduct interviews via text or Telegram. We will never ask for your financial information or reimbursement of equipment of any kind. If you receive any communications regarding employment with Clever that you think might be a scam, please email recruitingscam@clever.com.

If you are a resident of Colorado, please note you have the right to redact your age-related information like age, birth date, or dates of schooling.