Staff Software Engineer, Identity

The Washington Post is seeking a Staff Engineer for their Identity/First Party Data team within the Monetization engineering organization. This role combines technical leadership with privacy and security expertise, focusing on architecting solutions that address business challenges while ensuring regulatory compliance. The position involves working with subscription and advertising systems, requiring deep understanding of user identity management and privacy regulations.

The role demands a leader who can mentor fellow engineers, drive innovation through automation, and provide guidance on first party data security and privacy compliance. Key responsibilities include building scalable cloud infrastructure, developing reusable components, and maintaining communication across various stakeholders including Product, Design, Newsroom, Legal, and Customer Care teams.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with languages like Java, Python, and Node, plus strong AWS expertise. They should be passionate about privacy and user data, with deep knowledge of privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA/CPRA. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401(k) matching, generous parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

This is a unique opportunity to impact digital journalism at a prestigious news organization while working on complex technical challenges. The role requires five days per week in the Washington DC headquarters, offering a salary range of $131,500 - $219,100 annually. The Post emphasizes diversity and innovation, seeking candidates who can contribute to their mission of providing trustworthy news while continuously evolving their technical capabilities.