Senior Staff Software Engineer (Access Security)
servicenowMinneapolis, MN
About the role
The Access Security team is building the intelligence layer for the ServiceNow Veza Identity solution, helping enterprises answer one of the most important security questions: who and what can access critical resources?
We turn complex identity and access data into clear, actionable insights so customers can uncover risky access, prioritize remediation, and reduce exposure before issues become incidents
We are looking for a seasoned Staff Backend Engineer to architect, design, develop, optimize, and maintain Access Security features that use AI to improve access intelligence, risk detection, and remediation workflows
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build secure, scalable backend services and AI-assisted workflows that can operate reliably in enterprise environments. This role requires expertise in Go and Python, practical AI integration experience, and leadership in architecting high-performance services
Partner with product, design, and engineering leaders to craft solutions that balance innovation, performance, and business impact
Champion the responsible use of LLM frameworks, AI agents, and AI-driven access intelligence to deliver enterprise-ready capabilities for identity and access use cases
Explore emerging technologies and patterns in identity and access management that help us deliver greater customer value while improving solution resilience, scalability, and performance
Participate in all technical aspects of team deliverables, including architecture, design, quality, performance, maintainability, and code reviews
Integrate automated testing into development workflows to ensure consistent quality across releases
Mentor and guide other engineers by sharing engineering practices, raising quality standards, and fostering continuous improvement in testing, reliability, and production readiness
Own end-to-end feature delivery, steering capabilities from early design and architecture to release, operational oversight, and ongoing stability
BenefitsGenerous family leave
Matched donations
Annual learning stipends
Flexible PTO
Competitive retirement plan
Paid volunteer time
Experience:
10+ years in backend software development, with deep technical hands-on experience building complex Enterprise production softwareData and APIs: Expertise designing and implementing RESTful, GraphQL, and gRPC APIs, with strong proficiency in data modeling, SQL, relational databases such as PostgreSQL, and graph technologies such as Neo4jEducation: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related fieldLanguages & Architecture: Strong proficiency in Golang and other key programming languages (e.g., Python or Java), with a strong architectural visionSoft Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skillsLeadership: Proven track record of leading major, cross-functional technical projects from conception to launchApplied AI experience: Practical experience integrating AI, ML, or LLM capabilities into production workflows, such as decision support, risk analysis, automation, or security-focused access intelligenceSystems Engineering: Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, design patterns, and performance optimizationCloud & DevOps: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) Domain Expertise: Prior experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM), IGA, and PAM solutionsArtificial Intelligence: Hands-on familiarity building with cutting-edge LLM frameworks and provider libraries like OpenAI, Anthropic, or GoogleQuality & Testing: Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelinesMindset: Strong sense of ownership and customer focus, with a passion for user experience and staying current with emerging technologies and industry trends
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Lead
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Occupation
Software Developers
Industry
Computer Systems Design Services
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