Staff Fullstack Engineer

About Us

PrivateID is advancing the future of digital identity through privacy-first biometric authentication. Our patented homomorphic tokenization technology enables secure, passwordless authentication and is trusted by leading global enterprises. As a high-growth startup, we are rapidly expanding and looking for seasoned engineers to join our team.

About the Role

We are seeking Staff Full-Stack Engineers with 10+ years of experience who can lead by example, take ownership of complex systems, and help scale our platform. You should be capable of working independently and leading small teams in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop modern full-stack applications using Node.js, React, TypeScript, and GraphQL
  
  
• Architect scalable, secure cloud-based backends on GCP and AWS.
  
  
• Implement performance optimization and CI/CD pipelines.
  
  
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align technical strategy with product goals.
  
  
• Ensure best practices in security, code quality, and system reliability.
  
  

Qualifications

• Proven experience building and leading scalable, secure systems
  
  
• Expertise in backend development, with strong frontend integration skills
  
  
• Experience with databases (SQL, NoSQL), containerization (Docker), and modern DevOps workflows
  
  
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead technical discussions
  
  
• Ability to work effectively in a distributed, fast-moving startup environment
  
  

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with C++, WebAssembly, blockchain, or cryptographic security
  
  
• Familiarity with edge computing and CDN optimization
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity
  
  
• Comprehensive benefits and flexible PTO
  
  
• A remote-first, collaborative culture
  
  
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge authentication and security technologies
  
  

Important:

Candidates must pass a background check as part of the hiring process due to our work in the financial sector.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PrivateID values diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment where all employees can excel. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request to ensure equitable participation in our hiring process and workplace.