Engineering Manager - Identity & Access (Open To Remote Across ANZ)

Engineering Manager (Identity & Access): Leading a team of software engineers to design and implement robust authentication and authorization systems with an accent on protecting sensitive customer data. Focus on developing unified security strategies, coaching engineering talent, and balancing compliance requirements with developer efficiency in a high-scale environment.

Location: Must be based in Australia or New Zealand (Remote or Hybrid across ANZ).

Company

A global design platform empowering millions of users worldwide to create and collaborate on visual content.

What you will do

• Manage and mentor a team of software engineers focused on authentication and authorization services.
• Define and execute the identity and access strategy, balancing security, compliance, and developer experience.
• Oversee development methodologies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Partner with infrastructure and IT groups to design scalable, secure platform features.
• Drive internal adoption of security systems and champion engineering best practices.
• Ensure the security of customer PII and UGC through rigorous access controls and preventive measures.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of authentication and authorization technologies like SAML, OIDC, and OAuth.
• Experience building security strategies that balance usability, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Proven ability to partner with cross‑functional teams to design and build end‑to‑end platform solutions.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Golang, Python, or Java.
• Understanding of attribute‑based access control systems like AuthZed, Oso, or Auth0.
• Must be located in Australia or New Zealand.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with policy‑as‑code methodologies like OPA and Rego policies.
• Experience with infrastructure tools such as Terraform, Helm, or Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of audit and compliance frameworks like ISO , SOC 2, or FedRAMP.
• Experience with emerging AI access patterns and corporate IGA systems like Okta.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity packages for employees to share in company success.
• Inclusive parental leave policy supporting all carers.
• Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing, social connection, and office setup.
• Flexible leave options to support personal recharging and work‑life balance.
• Collaborative environment with a culture of ownership and mentorship.

Hiring process

• Interviews are conducted virtually.
• Includes technical challenges, some of which may involve using AI tools to assess problem‑solving skills.