[Remote] Software Engineering Manager - Auth Team

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Basis is a company that empowers agencies and brands with cutting-edge software for digital media operations. They are seeking a Software Engineering Manager for the Auth Team, responsible for leading the team in designing secure systems, managing authorization frameworks, and driving technical projects while fostering a positive team culture.ResponsibilitiesDefine authorization for our AI-powered agentic workflows and designing how non-human actors authenticate, receive scoped permissions, and operate within the same authorization framework as human usersEvolve our identity layer in Auth0 to improve authentication, token issuance, and identity federationMature and maintain our Relationship-Based Access Control (ReBAC) OpenFGA model, which supports all authorization decisions across our infrastructureDrive large-scale technical projects that depend on multiple teams and systems. Establish and champion best practices and quality standards with the teamSet a positive example and mentor others on how to collaborate in pull requests, demos, and working relationships. Contribute to a culture of learning and high standards of technical achievementTake ownership over team deliverables, decisions, quality, process, and technical direction. Be accountable for driving projects from ideation through productionDemonstrate a deep understanding of our application’s business domain and stakeholder needs. Use your knowledge to proactively identify risks and blockers during planning discussions, architecture discussions, and RFCs. Ensure feasibility and alignment between business goals and technical implementation for large-scale projectsEmbody Basis’ core principles while fostering a positive culture within the team. Actively promote Basis in the communityLead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers through regular 1:1s, career development conversations, and ongoing feedback. Support the team in doing their best workPartner with recruiting to grow the Auth team: define hiring criteria, participate in interviews, and onboard new team members effectivelyOwn the team’s roadmap and delivery, working with cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize, scope, and sequence work while protecting the team’s ability to move with quality and intentSkillsMinimum of 8 years of professional engineering experience, including time in a leadership or management role3+ years of engineering management experience, including hiring, performance management, and career development for a team of software engineersDeep understanding of OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect (token flows, JWKS validation, scopes, audience restrictions, etc)Hands-on experience with ReBAC systems (OpenFGA, Zanzibar, SpiceDB), including modeling authorization schemas, writing and testing tuple-based policies, and reasoning about permission evaluation performanceExperience with Auth0 or comparable identity providers (Okta, Azure AD, Keycloak)Strong proficiency in backend languages such as Java, Ruby, or Python as well as web frameworks such as Spring Boot, Rails, or DjangoFluency with AI coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, etc.) as a core part of the development workflow — for code generation, debugging, exploration of unfamiliar codebases, and documentation — paired with strong judgment for evaluating, refining, and taking full ownership of AI-generated outputThoughtful approach to collaboration, design, and decision-making that prioritizes equity, access, and continuous learningCommitment to creating inclusive, respectful environments where all voices are valued and supportedBenefitsBonusesEquityCompetitive benefitsFlexible work week401k/RRSP matchingMental health supportPaid sabbaticalsGenerous parental leaveFlexible work optionsCompany OverviewBasis, formerly ‘Centro,’ is the leading intelligent operating system for autonomous advertising. It was founded in 2001, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://basis.com.Company H1B SponsorshipBasis has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2024, 5 in 2022, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.