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Associate Principal Software Engineer, Cloud & Edge Backend
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About the role
Saviynt's AI-powered identity platform manages and governs human and non-human access to all of an organization's applications, data, and business processes. Customers trust Saviynt to safeguard their digital assets, drive operational efficiency, and reduce compliance costs. Built for the AI age, Saviynt is today helping organizations safely accelerate their deployment and usage of AI. Saviynt is recognized as the leader in identity security, with solutions that protect and empower the world’s leading brands, Fortune 500 companies and government institutions. For more information, please visit www.saviynt.com.
Come join us as founding members of Saviynt’s AI Security team and help us build out AI security for the world's leading enterprises. \n
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING Architect and build the next-generation AI Security platform for enterprise identity and privileged access. Design and develop highly scalable microservices in Go (Golang) that power the Cloud Control Plane and distributed Edge Backends. Build the Cloud Control Plane responsible for policy management, AI governance, discovery orchestration, analytics, reporting, and APIs. Build distributed Edge Backends that operate as local Points of Presence (PoPs) for headquarters, regional hubs, branch offices, and customer data centers. Design resilient policy synchronization from Cloud → Edge → Endpoint with secure fail-closed enforcement during connectivity failures. Build enterprise-scale discovery services for cloud resources, on-prem infrastructure, endpoints, applications, databases, and AI agents. Develop access-brokering capabilities that enable privileged access to applications, machines, and services through local Edge Backends. Design highly available, observable, and resilient distributed systems using modern cloud-native technologies. Mentor engineers, lead architecture discussions, and drive engineering best practices. AI & Agentic Engineering Leverage AI-assisted software development throughout the SDLC to improve productivity, code quality, testing, documentation, and operational excellence. Build platform capabilities to discover, govern, and secure AI agents, automation frameworks, MCP servers, and agentic applications. Develop scalable services supporting AI-native enterprise workloads. Follow AI SDLC best practices across design, implementation, testing, deployment, and operations.r
WHAT YOU BRING 1+ years at a Associate Principal level of backend software engineering experience. Expert-level Go (Golang) development. Deep experience building distributed systems and microservices. Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, gRPC, REST APIs, and cloud-native platforms. Experience with PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka/NATS or similar distributed infrastructure. Strong understanding of networking, authentication, authorization, TLS, proxies, and distributed caching. Experience building enterprise security, IAM, PAM, Zero Trust, or networking products is highly desirable. Hands-on experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, ChatGPT, or similar. Understanding of modern AI application architectures, including LLMs, RAG, AI Agents, orchestration frameworks, and Model Context Protocol (MCP). Familiarity with AI SDLC best practices, including AI-assisted development, automated testing, secure coding, CI/CD automation, observability, and responsible use of AI-generated code. Strong technical leadership, architecture, mentoring, and communication skills.
\n $220,000 - $235,000 a year We offer you a competitive total rewards package, learning and tremendous opportunities to grow and advance in your career. At Saviynt, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and final compensation decisions are dependent on many factors including but are not limited to location; skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other relevant business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $220,000 - $235,000 annually.
You may also be eligible to participate in a Saviynt discretionary bonus plan, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. \n If required for this role, you will:
- Complete security & privacy literacy and awareness training during onboarding and annually thereafter
- Review (initially and annually thereafter), understand, and adhere to Information Security/Privacy Policies and Procedures such as (but not limited to):
Data Classification, Retention & Handling Policy Incident Response Policy/Procedures Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Policy/Procedures Mobile Device Policy Account Management Policy Access Control Policy Personnel Security Policy Privacy Policy
Saviynt is an amazing place to work. We are a high-growth, Platform as a Service company focused on Identity Authority to power and protect the world at work. You will experience tremendous growth and learning opportunities through challenging yet rewarding work which directly impacts our customers, all within a welcoming and positive work environment. If you're resilient and enjoy working in a dynamic environment you belong with us!
Saviynt is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome everyone to our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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About Saviynt
About Us At Saviynt, we are pioneers in intelligent identity security solutions, dedicated to empowering enterprises to safeguard their digital environments. We aim to transform IGA by delivering innovative, cloud-first solutions that ensure security, compliance, & risk management across diverse IT landscapes, including multi-cloud, hybrid, & on-premises environments.
Our Values Innovation: We continuously enhance our solutions to meet the evolving needs of the modern enterprise. Customer Focus: Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to provide exceptional service & solutions that deliver real value. Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions & deliver on our promises, ensuring excellence in every aspect of our work. Collaboration: We believe in the power of working together & fostering an inclusive environment where ideas & innovation can flourish. Integrity: We operate with the highest standards of ethics & transparency, building trust with our customers, partners, & team members.
Our Mission Saviynt’s mission is to provide intelligent, cloud-first identity governance & access management solutions that enable organizations to achieve Zero-Trust security. We aim to simplify the complexity of identity security by providing deep visibility & seamless integration across all IT environments.
Our Goals Enhance Security: We help organizations protect their most critical assets from cyber threats by leveraging advanced identity governance & access management solutions. Ensure Compliance: Our solutions meet stringent regulatory requirements, helping organizations maintain compliance effortlessly. Drive Efficiency: We enable organizations to streamline their identity management processes through automation & intelligent analytics, reducing costs & improving productivity. Foster Innovation: We are committed to staying at the forefront of technology, continually evolving our solutions to meet the demands of the digital age.