Senior Software Engineer, Backend - World ID
Tools for Humanity is a technology company building products for humans in the age of AI. It contributes to World and develops proof-of-human hardware and software, including the Orb, alongside World App services for World ID and digital-asset management.
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About Tools for Humanity
Tools for Humanity is a technology company founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco and Munich. It builds and operates services including World ID App and World App, which provide interfaces for creating and using World ID, accessing Mini Apps, and managing digital assets through a self-custodial wallet. It also develops the Orb and Orb Mini proof-of-human hardware and software, using encrypted iris-imaging processes and open-source components, and leads design and planning for World Spaces.
Skills
About the Role
You will own and operate backend software components: design, implement, debug, test, instrument, and scale services and APIs. You will build SDKs and cloud integrations and develop privacy-preserving attestation and verification mechanisms. You will improve security, reliability, and performance, and enable third-party developer integrations. You will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, production-ready systems.
Requirements
- Proven experience designing and developing backend software
- Strong system design skills with focus on scalability reliability and maintainability
- Experience building SDKs and cloud integrations
- Familiarity with privacy-preserving techniques and security best practices
- Strong collaboration communication and prioritization skills
- Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and changing environments
- Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly
Responsibilities
- Own key backend software components and services
- Design and implement scalable secure systems and APIs
- Build and maintain SDKs and cloud integrations
- Develop privacy-preserving attestation and verification mechanisms
- Improve security privacy compliance reliability and performance
- Debug monitor and instrument systems to ensure reliability
- Collaborate with product managers designers and engineers to deliver features
- Support open decentralized integrations for third-party developers
Benefits
- Healthcare
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) plan and match
- Life insurance
- Flexible time off
- Commuter benefits
- Professional development stipend
- Relocation assistance
- Competitive long term incentive package