Engineering Manager – Authorization

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Engineering Manager leading IAM teams for JumpCloud’s AI-powered unified IT management platform. Scaling authentication services, cloud architectures, and secure identity features.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage 1–2 teams with ownership of product features, frameworks, staffing, budgets, and timely delivery
  • Safely deliver modern identity features through secure-by-default practices, strict testing, and progressive rollouts
  • Plan systems and negotiate complex downstream dependencies involving networks, databases, and devices
  • Steer architectural roadmaps toward scalable, cloud-native frameworks
  • Drive scalability initiatives for queue spikes, databases at scale, and data-residency requirements
  • Evolve LDAP/RADIUS directory protocols into scalable, self-healing cloud architectures
  • Provide technical coaching, career growth support, and psychological safety
  • Resolve priority conflicts and remove blockers
  • Establish rigorous release protocols and operational oversight
  • Build stakeholder relationships and execute tactical change management
  • Direct authentication services using operational metrics and transparent cross-functional communication
  • Integrate automated AI workflows for routine tasks
  • Champion Spec-Driven Development using Cursor/Copilot while maintaining test coverage and code quality
  • Articulate team contributions within wider departmental goals
  • Ensure 24/7 health of services

Requirements:

  • 12+ years of software engineering experience
  • 8+ years as an Individual Contributor, scaling to Staff Engineer or Tech Lead
  • 4+ years in direct Engineering Management
  • Domain expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM), authentication protocols, and related platform architecture
  • Demonstrated ability to apply sound technical judgment in ambiguous, high-stakes environments
  • University Degree or equivalent experience (preferred qualification)
  • Must be located in and authorized to work in India
  • Fluent spoken and written English
  • Ability and readiness to participate in assigned on-call shifts

Benefits:

  • Remote-first work within India
  • Opportunity to work with teams across 15+ countries
  • Professional growth and expertise-sharing opportunities
  • Supportive, collaborative work environment
  • Equal opportunity employer