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You will drive modern engineering practices, including automation and AI-enabled development, to improve quality and speed in a security-critical domain.Compensation / Benefits401(k) with company matchEmployee stock purchase planPaid time for vacation and volunteeringSabbatical after every 5 years of servicePaid parental leaveTuition reimbursementResponsibilitiesLead and coach a distributed engineering team focused on authentication platform delivery and operationsDrive highly available, scalable, and secure solutions aligned to business prioritiesPartner with technology, business, and development teams to remove barriers and align prioritiesAdvise on complex technology decisions and engineering practices; promote automation and AI-enabled processesManage risk, ensure security outcomes, and support cross-functional collaborationFoster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and long-term team growthOwn delivery pace and quality through metrics, telemetry, and operational insightsKey requirements4+ years of software development management experience including mentoring and performance management1+ years of experience focused on security technologies10+ years of hands-on software development experience with distributed platformsExperience with Java and/or C# in Linux and/or Windows data center environmentsDeep knowledge of authentication protocols, REST, APIs, and Web ServicesExperience building complex, highly scalable, low-latency applicationsExperience owning and operating multiple instances of a mission-critical serviceExperience with Agile development practices and Test-Driven DevelopmentExperience using AI or automation to support software development practices, testing, code review, or engineering productivityStrong communication and collaborationDecision-making and stakeholder managementServant leadership and people developmentJava and/or C#Linux and/or Windows data center environmentsAuthentication protocols, REST, APIs, Web Services","company":"Forge Global","rawCompany":"forge global","city":"Millbrae","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-26T13:43:57.298Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Engineering Manager - Client Authentication","description":"OverviewIn this role you guide a distributed engineering team responsible for Schwab's authentication platform, enabling secure, reliable client login experiences. 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