Runlayer

Member of Technical Staff – Identity

Runlayer

full-time

Posted on:

Location Type: Remote

Location: California • New York • United States

Visit company website

Explore more

✨ AI Apply
Apply

Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

AWSAzureDistributed SystemsGoogle Cloud PlatformPythonReactTypeScript

About the role

  • Architect and implement authentication and authorization systems for MCP servers (OAuth 2.0, Dynamic Client Registration, token management).
  • Build and extend our OAuth broker that handles enterprise identity integrations across dozens of vendors.
  • Design identity propagation for AI agents, ensuring secure, auditable access to enterprise systems.
  • Integrate with enterprise identity providers (Okta, WorkOS, Azure AD) and SCIM systems.
  • Define fine-grained access control policies for MCP tools and resources.
  • Collaborate directly with customers like Gusto and Rippling to solve real-world identity challenges.
  • Contribute to the MCP Auth spec and help define how agent identity works industry-wide.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience with significant focus on identity, authentication, or authorization systems.
  • Deep experience with OAuth 2.0/OIDC, including DCR, token exchange, and audience restriction.
  • Background building or integrating with enterprise identity systems (Okta, WorkOS, Auth0, AWS IAM, GCP IAM).
  • Strong fundamentals in distributed systems and API security.
  • Experience with Python and TypeScript (our stack is Python/FastAPI backend, TypeScript/React frontend).
  • Comfortable working directly with enterprise customers to understand and solve their security requirements.
  • Heavy AI user who leverages tools like Claude Code or Cursor to multiply output.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary and equity — compensation that reflects your expertise and customer-facing responsibilities.
  • Paid time off — 4 weeks paid vacation, paid sick leave, and paid parental leave.
  • Professional development — budget for conferences, courses, and certifications in AI, enterprise software, and customer success.
  • Top-tier equipment — your choice of laptop and accessories to create your ideal work environment.
  • Health benefits — comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Customer interaction opportunities — work directly with innovative companies and see the immediate impact of your work.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
OAuth 2.0OpenID Connect (OIDC)Dynamic Client Registration (DCR)token managementAPI securityPythonTypeScriptFastAPIReactdistributed systems
Soft Skills
collaborationcustomer engagementproblem-solving