Staff Software Engineer - Authentication and Authorization in Brazil, Indiana at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Staff Software Engineer - Authentication and Authorization based in Brazil.

As a Staff Software Engineer specializing in Authentication and Authorization, you will play a critical role in shaping secure, scalable, and high-performing technology solutions that support millions of users and complex business operations. This position offers the opportunity to influence architectural decisions, drive engineering excellence, and collaborate closely with Product, Data, Design, and Engineering leaders. Working in a remote-first environment, you will help define long-term technical strategies while solving sophisticated distributed systems challenges. The role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys mentoring teams, and is passionate about building reliable, secure, and maintainable software solutions with measurable business impact.

• Lead the design, development, and evolution of authentication and authorization systems that support large-scale, distributed applications.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to define technical vision, architecture strategies, and long-term engineering roadmaps.
• Serve as a technical authority for engineering teams, providing guidance on software architecture, scalability, security, and best practices.
• Develop, test, configure, and maintain high-quality software solutions while ensuring performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Drive improvements in development processes, tools, and engineering standards to enhance team productivity and software quality.
• Collaborate across multiple teams to deliver complex initiatives and align technical solutions with business objectives.
• Promote data-driven decision-making and structured problem-solving approaches throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and technical excellence.

• Extensive experience delivering solutions to highly complex software engineering challenges within large-scale environments.
• Strong background designing, building, and maintaining scalable distributed systems and cloud-based architectures.
• Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals, including algorithms, optimization techniques, and distributed computing principles.
• Proven experience collaborating across multiple teams and stakeholders to execute large technical initiatives successfully.
• Expertise in software architecture, maintainability practices, development methodologies, and engineering productivity improvements.
• Hands-on experience with modern technologies and frameworks, including event-driven architectures, event streaming, horizontal scaling, and data storage and retrieval systems.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to evolving technical challenges.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality software.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions and mentor engineering teams.
• Fluency in Portuguese and advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Competitive salary package.
• Performance-based profit sharing program.
• Meal allowance.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Dental care plan.
• Life insurance.
• Childcare subsidy and atypical parenthood support program.
• Wellbeing and fitness membership benefits.
• Home office allowance.
• Employee assistance program offering mental health, legal, social, and financial support.
• Extended parental leave policies.
• Additional paid time off for birthdays, Mother's Day, and Father's Day.
• Employee discounts through a benefits marketplace.
• Discounts at educational institutions and learning programs.
• Children's reading kit program.
• Remote-first work model with flexibility to work from anywhere in Brazil and optional access to office or coworking spaces.