SpruceID builds
privacy-preserving, standards-based digital identity and credentialing solutions
that give individuals control of their information while enabling governments and enterprises to deliver secure, interoperable services. We partner with public-sector organizations to modernize how identity is issued, verified, and used.
We’re looking for a
Senior Full-Stack Engineer
to join our forward-deployed engineering team. You’ll work directly with state governments and public sector partners, and enterprise clients to design, build, and deploy impactful identity solutions. This role blends hands-on software development, technical consulting, and customer success: ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of technology and mission-driven impact.
This is a
fully remote role
open to candidates based in the
United States
.
What You'll Do
Design, build, and deploy full-stack solutions for state governments and public sector partners.
Collaborate with customer delivery leads, engineers, and UX designers to ensure successful deployments.
Translate customer requirements into technical architectures and production-ready systems.
Serve as a trusted
technical advisor
for partners adopting open identity standards and privacy best practices.
Build
backend services and full-stack web or mobile apps
that meet public sector
security, privacy, and accessibility
standards.
Contribute to
Rust
codebases that run across backend, mobile, and browser environments.
Manage customer deployments and provide post-launch technical support.
Qualifications
2+ years
of experience building backend systems in
statically typed languages
(Rust, Go, C#, or Java).
Strong background in
modern web frontends
(React, TypeScript, or similar) with an eye for accessibility and security.
Proven ability to lead
cross-functional engineering efforts
and deliver production-grade systems.
Strong appreciation for
open-source software
,
standards-based design
, and community-driven development.
Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and DevOps practices.
Excellent communication skills and comfort working directly with customers or stakeholders.
Based in the
U.S.
, excited to collaborate with
state government partners
.
Nice to Have
Experience with
digital identity, cryptography, data privacy, or blockchain technologies
(e.g., Verifiable Credentials, Decentralized Identifiers, OAuth, OpenID Connect).
Familiarity with
PostgreSQL
,
GraphQL
, or
RESTful API
design and development.
Understanding of
CI/CD pipelines
,
infrastructure as code
, and automation using
Terraform
, or similar tools.
Exposure to
mobile app development
(React Native, Flutter, or similar frameworks).
Experience in
security engineering
,
access control
,
federated identity
, or
PKI systems
.
Prior work in
public sector
,
government technology
, or other
high-compliance environments
.
Interest in
usability, accessibility (WCAG, Section 508)
, and inclusive product design.
Contributions to open-source projects or participation in
digital identity standards bodies
(W3C, DIF, IETF) is a plus.
At SpruceID, we value diversity of perspectives and backgrounds. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.