Basis builds AI agents that do real accounting work end-to-end. Top accounting firms use Basis across CAS, Tax, and Audit to turn their doers into reviewers and expand revenue capacity. Backed by Accel and Khosla.
About the role
Don’t have every skill listed? No problem! We know experience can be built in many ways. If you have relevant skills that aren't reflected in your resume, we encourage you to share them in an optional cover letter. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Deep, hands-on knowledge of OAuth 2.0 and OpenID
- Experience with ReBAC systems (OpenFGA, Zanzibar, SpiceDB): modeling schemas, writing and testing tuple-based policies, and reasoning about permission evaluation performance
- Experience with Auth0 or a comparable identity provider (Okta, Azure AD, Keycloak)
- Strong backend skills in Java, Ruby, or Python, with frameworks such as Spring Boot, Rails, or Django
- Regular use of AI coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex) for code generation, debugging, and exploring unfamiliar code, and the judgment to own and vet what they produce
More about this role
WHO WE ARE
At Basis, we empower agencies and brands with cutting-edge software that automates digital media operations. Our all-in-one platform supports seamless planning, reporting, and financial reconciliation across direct, programmatic, search, and social media.
We’re not just building advanced technology; we’re also building a culture where passionate, motivated individuals come together to drive meaningful change. Our commitment to inclusivity and growth ensures our employees thrive both professionally and personally.
With our headquarters in Chicago, we offer flexible work options across the U.S. and Canada, including remote, hybrid, or on-site at headquarters.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Auth team owns the systems that decide who can do what across Basis: authentication, identity, and fine-grained authorization for a platform built on complex agency and org hierarchies. We're an enabling team: every product team at Basis depends on the primitives, policies, and infrastructure we build and own. That now includes authorization for AI agents operating alongside human users, not just human users alone.
- Extend our identity layer in Auth0: authentication flows, token issuance, identity...
Browse similar: Startup jobs · Remote jobs