engineering
Posted 2 hours agoSecurity Software Engineer, IAM
at Vercel
United StatesRemote
Responsibilities
- Own the full IAM strategy for both corporate and production environments - defining the roadmap, standards, and architecture end to end
- Migrate Okta and all related IAM configuration to Terraform, driving infrastructure-as-code adoption and leveling up engineering teams in its use
- Lead Vercel-on-Vercel and Vercel infrastructure cleanup initiatives, ensuring our internal systems reflect the same standards we sell to customers
- Design and enforce least-privilege access controls across cloud, SaaS, and production infrastructure
- Build and manage MDM/MAM tooling to secure endpoint and mobile device access across the organization
- Drive automation across provisioning, deprovisioning, and access review workflows
Requirements
- As the team behind Next.js, v0, and AI SDK, we create products that help builders move from idea to production with speed, security, and exceptional developer experience.
- experience in identity, access management, or platform security engineering
- Deep expertise with Okta - including SSO, MFA, lifecycle management, and API-driven automation
- Proficient in Terraform and committed to managing IAM infrastructure as code •
- Experience designing IAM strategy at scale - across both corporate (IT/SaaS) and production (cloud infrastructure) environments Hands-on
- experience with AWS or GCP IAM - service accounts, roles, workload identity federation
- Background in MDM/MAM solutions (Jamf, Intune, or equivalent)
- Experience leading Terraform migrations for IAM or identity infrastructure at scale
- Background in SCIM, SAML, OIDC, and directory services (e.g., Google Workspace, Azure AD)
- Experience at a developer tools, infrastructure, or SaaS company
- Certifications such as Okta Certified Professional/Administrator, AWS Security Specialty, or CISSP Benefits:
Experience
- Serve as the IAM subject matter expert across Security, IT, and Engineering About You: 7+ years of
Benefits
- We are building the platform for that future, trusted by companies like OpenAI, PayPal, Ramp, Supreme, and millions of developers worldwide .
- Comfortable operating with autonomy and owning decisions in a fast-moving environment Bonus If You: •
- Competitive compensation package, including equity.
- Inclusive Healthcare Package.
- Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills. Flexible Time Off.
- The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $208,000 - $312,000.
- Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location.
- Compensation outside of San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location.
- The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role.
Additional details
- Vercel is the agentic infrastructure company. We free people and agents to ship what’s next.
- For more than a decade, Vercel has shaped how the web is built.
- Now, software is entering a new era, and the next generation of products will not just be used by people. They will be built, extended, and operated by agents.
- Whether you’re building our products, supporting our customers, growing our community, or shaping our story, you’ll help define what comes next. About the Role:
- This is a high-impact, ownership-heavy role: you'll define IAM architecture from the ground up, migrate Okta fully behind Terraform, and serve as the subject matter expert who levels up the entire organization on IAM best practices.
- You will report to the Head of Security and be located remotely within the United States.
- If you're based within commuting distance of our SF or NY offices, the role includes in-office anchor days on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. What You Will Do:
- Partner with platform and engineering teams to embed IAM best practices early in the design process
- Strong collaborator who can drive alignment across Engineering, IT, Compliance, and Security teams
- We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.