Senior Engineering Manager, Beyond Identity

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3+ years in management roles
• Expertise in authentication protocols (e.g., OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, FIDO2) and policy engines (e.g., Open Policy Agent, XACML, or custom solutions)
• Strong programming skills in Go, Rust, Python, or similar backend languages
• Experience with scalable, distributed systems and cloud-native infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Kubernetes)
• Strong experience in applying engineering processes and practices in teams
• Deep understanding of security practices for IAM, including Zero Trust models, MFA, and continuous authentication
• Proven ability to lead and grow engineering teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Strong cross-functional communication skills, collaborating with product managers, designers, and security teams
• A track record of successfully managing complex, multi-team projects

• As a Senior Engineering Manager at Beyond Identity, you are integral to a next generation Secure Access product which is core to Beyond Identity’s mission to protect the livelihood of our customers
• It will be designed with a security-first mindset and zero shared secrets architecture
• As a Senior Engineering Manager focusing on Policy and Authentication, you’ll lead a team of talented engineers responsible for building and scaling our core policy engine and authentication stack
• Your leadership will bridge technical execution and strategic vision, driving innovation in secure, contextual access control
• We are looking for a Senior Engineer Manager with the highest levels of technical talent, soft skills and desire to deeply understand our product
• Manage, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of engineers specializing in backend, policy, authentication protocols, and secure infrastructure
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, encouraging innovation and ownership
• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development plans
• Oversee the architecture and development of Beyond Identity’s policy engine and authentication stack
• Drive the adoption of secure and scalable solutions for Zero Trust access models, continuous authentication, and contextual policies
• Collaborate with DevOps and Security teams to ensure reliability, scalability, and compliance
• Define and prioritize technical roadmaps in alignment with product goals
• Manage project progress and timelines of the team. Ensure on-time delivery of projects while maintaining high-quality engineering practices
• Balance competing priorities, such as rapid innovation and technical debt management
• Partner with Product, Security, and other engineering teams to deliver seamless integrations
• Act as the technical voice in strategic discussions, bridging engineering and business needs
• Evaluate and introduce emerging technologies to maintain Beyond Identity’s competitive edge
• Research products and designs of other companies in the industry. Bring insights to guide product development in Beyond Identity
• Contribute to the company’s long-term strategy for IAM innovation

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Unlimited PTO
• Generous Company Holidays
• Stock Options
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• 401k
• Company Paid HRA Benefits
• Mental Health Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Continuing Education (for qualifying roles)
• Employee Resource Group

Total funding: $205m

Remembering loads of different passwords can be difficult, which is why devices have begun to use biometrics instead. But to log in to many websites and apps, a password is still necessary - which is where Beyond Identity comes in.