Senior Software Engineer - Authentication

About Lvt

LVT is redefining how businesses operate in the physical world, moving beyond traditional security solutions to deliver AI-driven, actionable intelligence that makes sites smarter, safer, and more secure. Since pioneering our first mobile, solar-powered units, our commitment to scrappy, hands-on innovation has made us an established leader and one of the fastest-growing companies in intelligent site technology. We are building the next generation of solutions—from our physical units in the field to a powerful Agentic AI platform—that allows our customers to gain unprecedented visibility and control over safety, compliance, and operations. This is your chance to join a cutting-edge team that isn't just watching the world change, but actively building the technology that is changing it.

We’re a team that’s focused on growth and innovation, and we’re proud that our crew, products, and leadership are being recognized for it.

• A Top-Tier Growth Company: Named one of the Financial Times’ Fastest Growing Companies 2025 and #10 on the Inc. 5000 Rocky Mountain Regional list for 2025.
• Innovative Leadership: Our CEO, Ryan Porter, was named an EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2025, and our CTO, Steve Lindsey, was inducted into the Silicon Slopes CTO Hall of Fame in 2024.
• Product & Software Excellence: We were named one of The Software Report’s Top 100 Software Companies of 2023 and are a winner of the Security Today Govies Award for 2025.

About This Role

As a Senior Software Engineer at LVT, you will play a critical role in developing solutions with a team of talented and experienced software engineers. You will be responsible for designing and implementing access management solutions like Single Sign-on (SSO) and multifactor authentication, integrating applications with Okta, and using security protocols such as SAML and OpenID Connect. This position demands technical excellence in the cloud service domain, particularly with identity and access management principles, exceptional communication and leadership skills, a relentless attention to detail, and an obsession with quality. You will be an influencer for our engineering culture and quickly establish yourself as a natural go-to thought leader among your more senior peers in the organization.

Role Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of software engineers. In addition to being a high-velocity producer, be a prominent influencer in defining the engineering culture within your team, including its technical direction, methodologies and best practices, and robust engineering design.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance software development processes, productivity, and efficiency. Identify bottlenecks, streamline workflows, and implement tools and methodologies to optimize software development lifecycle.
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain access management solutions using Okta for both cloud services and end user applications

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Contribute to the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Product Management, Quality Assurance, and DevOps to define project requirements, provide development estimates, ensure seamless integration, and manage timelines. Foster effective communication channels and promote a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Technical Expertise

• Maintain a deep understanding of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in identity and access management. Stay up to date with advancements in the field and proactively identify opportunities to leverage new technologies for improved product development.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• 7+ years of professional development experience, with a focus on Okta and IAM solutions.
• Strong knowledge of SAML, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and other security protocols.
• Understanding of identity management principles and best practices.
• 3+ years of professional development experience in Node.js/Typescript with a track record of building and maintaining Node.js production services.
• Excellent problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills, with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges amidst ambiguous requirements
• An obsession with completeness and quality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and switch between priorities quickly.
• Experience with agile software development methodologies and familiarity with related tools and processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• GraphQL query and mutation implementation and optimization
• OpenAPI/REST API design and development experience
• NestJS server development framework
• Docker, Kubernetes and related CI/CD tools
• SQL experience preferred

Compensation

The beginning annual salary range for this role is $173,000 - $231,000 USD and is determined by location, job-related experience, and education/training. Your total earning potential is amplified by a bonus structure tied to meeting goals, and you will become an owner from day one through our employee equity program.

Benefits

We believe you do your best work when your whole life is supported. We invest in our crew’s health, families, and financial futures with a benefits package designed to support you inside and outside the office.

LVT IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. All candidates must pass a drug screening and background check upon employment. Some roles may also require passing a federal background check and fingerprinting. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, and/or to perform essential job functions, please reach out to your recruiter.