The Mission: Moving from "Human-in-the-Loop" to Autonomous Governance Identity is the new perimeter, but most companies are still defending it with 2010-era manual processes. Security teams are currently drowning in "ticket fatigue"—spending thousands of hours on manual reviews that create more risk than they solve.

Clarity

Security is building the engine that ends this cycle. We aren't just "managing" and “governing” identities; we are automating the complexity out of it. We are looking for an engineer who wants to build a world where security is a "set and forget" business enabler, not a manual bottleneck.

Why This Role is Different At Clarity, we believe that "default" settings are often the enemy of security. Most enterprise software is built using a narrow data set that ignores the lived experiences of half the population. We are intentionally building a team that looks at data through a different lens—one that questions "the way it’s always been done" and actively designs against bias.

We offer a high-velocity startup environment where your ability to ship is measured by your mastery of AI tools and your architectural foresight, not just by how many hours you sit at a desk. We’ve designed our culture to be inclusive by default, ensuring that diverse perspectives are the primary drivers of our innovation. What You’ll Do (The Impact) Architect with AI: You won’t just "write code"—you will orchestrate AI coding agents to generate high-quality, well-tested PHP (Laravel) and Vue.js output. You are the conductor of the machine, ensuring our velocity never outpaces our architectural integrity.

Ship the Core: You’ll be a key driver on the team that builds and maintains our primary platform. From refining our core engine to launching entirely new product modules, you will own the lifecycle of features that move us closer to fully autonomous governance.

Scale the Platform: As we expand, you’ll ensure our single, unified application remains performant and reliable. You’ll optimize MySQL schemas and Laravel services to handle increasing complexity without adding "technical debt" or manual overhead.

Challenge the "Default": We don’t accept "industry standard" if it’s based on biased data or inefficient legacy thinking. You will help us design UX and data structures that are inclusive by default, ensuring Clarity works for everyone, not just the "standard" user profile.

Lead through Curiosity: The AI landscape changes weekly. You’ll stay at the bleeding edge of agentic coding, constantly experimenting with new workflows and sharing those breakthroughs with the team to keep our collective output "as fast as humanly possible." Who You Are A Master of the Stack: You have deep professional experience with PHP/Laravel and modern JS frameworks (Vue.js preferred). You don't just write code; you build systems.

An AI Native: You have moved past "curiosity" into "mastery." You have integrated AI coding agents (like Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or agentic LLM workflows) into your daily professional life to multiply your output and elevate your code quality.

A Systems Thinker: You understand that "fast" only works if the underlying technical specs and design principles are rock solid. You are the human guardrail that ensures AI-generated code adheres to rigorous standards.

Startup-Ready: You are energized by the "build from scratch" phase. You want to be a foundational member of a growing team where your influence on the product and culture is immediate and visible.

Innovation through Diversity: You recognize that a "default" perspective is a blind spot. You believe that inclusive teams build more resilient, secure software because they challenge the status quo and see the data gaps others miss. You thrive in environments where unique life experiences are viewed as a competitive advantage for innovation.

Qualifications & Requirements Studies show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply if they don't meet every single qualification. If you are excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly match every point below, we strongly encourage you to apply.

7+ years in software development (ideally with 3+ in a senior/lead capacity).

Strong proficiency in PHP/Laravel and experience with Vue.js.

Professional experience with AI Coding Agents: You have a proven track record of using AI to accelerate your development lifecycle.

Database Expertise: Proficiency in MySQL, writing secure, efficient queries, and schema design.

Communication: Ability to explain complex technical trade-offs to both technical and non-technical teammates.

What We Offer Competitive salary ($125,000-$155,000 depending on experience) and benefits package.

Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team.

Uncapped growth potential and professional development opportunities.