
University 2026 Software Development Engineer
Company Overview
ID.me is the next-generation digital identity wallet that simplifies how individuals securely prove their identity online. Consumers can verify their identity with ID.me once and seamlessly login across websites without having to create a new login and verify their identity again. Over 140 million users experience streamlined login and identity verification with ID.me at 20 federal agencies, 44 state government agencies, and 66 healthcare organizations. More than 600 consumer brands use ID.me to verify communities and user segments to honor service and build more authentic relationships. ID.me’s technology meets the federal standards for consumer authentication set by the Commerce Department and is approved as a NIST 800-63-3 IAL2 / AAL2 credential service provider by the Kantara Initiative. ID.me is committed to “No Identity Left Behind” to enable all people to have a secure digital identity. To learn more, visit https://network.id.me/.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Software Development Engineer I (SDE I) to join our growing engineering
organization at ID.me. As an early-career engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to
meaningful work across a variety of product and platform teams. Whether it’s building
user-facing features, developing APIs, or strengthening the underlying platform, your work will
directly impact millions of users.
ID.me is a platform company, embracing an API-first development strategy to ensure
consistent, scalable, and reusable systems. As an SDE I, you’ll gain experience working with
modern technologies and collaborating with experienced engineers to deliver high-quality
solutions in line with this strategy.
This role is based out of our Mountain View, CA office or Mclean, VA office, and requires
full-time in-office attendance.
Responsibilities
● Design, build, and test software components under the guidance of more experienced
engineers.
● Contribute to our platform’s evolution by developing API-first services used by internal
and external teams.
● Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and agile ceremonies to continuously
grow your skills.
● Write clear, maintainable, and well-documented code.
● Help troubleshoot issues in development and production environments.
● Learn best practices for software engineering, security, testing, and observability in a
platform company.
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to ship impactful
features.
Minimum Qualifications
● Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related
technical field.
● Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, JavaScript, Go, Python, or
Ruby), gained through coursework, internships, or personal projects.
● Strong understanding of basic computer science concepts, including data structures,
algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
Preferred Qualifications
● Eagerness to learn and take feedback in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
● Familiarity with RESTful APIs and client-server communication.
● Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure through internships or
schoolwork.
● Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
● Interest in platform engineering, API design, or building developer tools.
● Clear communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
The annual base salary listed does not include a company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity and benefits which will be determined based on experience, skills, education, relevant training, geographic location and role.
ID.me offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending accounts (medical, limited purpose, dependent care, commuter benefit accounts), basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) with company match, parental leave, ability to participate in unlimited paid time off subject to the terms and conditions of the PTO policy, including 8 company wide holidays, short and long-term disability insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, referral bonus policy, employee assistance program, pet insurance, travel assistant program, wellbeing and childcare discounts, benefit advocates, and a learning and development benefit.
The above represents the anticipated total rewards package for this job requisition. Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on qualifications, professional experiences, skills, education, relevant training, geographic location, and other job related factors.
U.S. Pay Range
$118,000 - $140,000 USD
Mountain View, CA Pay Range
$130,000 - $150,000 USD
The annual base salary listed does not include a company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity and benefits which will be determined based on experience, skills, education, relevant training, geographic location and role.
ID.me offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending accounts (medical, limited purpose, dependent care, commuter benefit accounts), basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) with company match, parental leave, ability to participate in unlimited paid time off subject to the terms and conditions of the PTO policy, including 8 company wide holidays, short and long-term disability insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, referral bonus policy, employee assistance program, pet insurance, travel assistant program, wellbeing and childcare discounts, benefit advocates, and a learning and development benefit.
The above represents the anticipated total rewards package for this job requisition. Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on qualifications, professional experiences, skills, education, relevant training, geographic location, and other job related factors.
Mountain View, CA Pay Range
$130,000 - $150,000 USD
ID.me maintains a work environment free from discrimination, where employees are treated with dignity and respect. All ID.me employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling our commitment to equal employment opportunity. ID.me does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. ID.me adheres to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. In addition, ID.me's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances where a particular employee works. Upon request we will provide you with more information about such accommodations.
Please review our Privacy Policy, including our CCPA policy, at id.me/privacy. If you provide ID.me with any personally identifiable information you confirm that you have read and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set out in our Privacy Policy.
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