Integration Engineer

At k-ID, we're on a mission to transform online safety for young users worldwide. We believe in empowering - not restricting - the next generation's digital journey through innovative technology that ensures age-appropriate experiences. Our global team of experts in law, privacy, trust, and safety is united by a vision of a better digital world where protection enables possibilities.

We champion privacy-preserving innovation, collaborative partnerships, and user-centric solutions. By working together with parents, platforms, and developers, we're building technology that allows young users to explore digital spaces with confidence while helping companies maintain seamless compliance.

Learn more about what drives us at https://www.k-id.com/about and join us on this rocket ship!

About The Role:

As an Integration Engineer at k-ID, you will be a core technical expert responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust integrations between k-ID's services and a diverse range of client and internal systems. You'll leverage your deep technical expertise in full-stack web development and game engines to ensure our Global Compliance Engine is seamlessly and effectively implemented. Your work will directly enable game studios and tech companies to achieve worldwide regulatory compliance for users of all ages, focusing on the technical execution of age verification, parental consent, and permission management systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust, scalable, and secure integration solutions connecting k-ID's core services with third-party platforms, client systems, and internal tools

• Where needed, implement and manage backend services and components that support integration workflows, utilizing your full-stack development skills (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java)

• Where needed, work hands-on with game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine) to build, test, and troubleshoot integrations to support game integrations with our platform

• Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and go-to-market teams to define integration requirements, architect solutions, and deliver high-quality technical implementations

• Work directly with client developers and internal stakeholders to understand technical requirements, design integration strategies, and provide expert guidance throughout the implementation lifecycle

• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, integration guides, and code samples to empower developers and accelerate implementation

• Develop and maintain demonstrations of integration functionalities

• Stay current on global gaming regulations, compliance requirements, emerging web technologies, game engine advancements, and best practices in API and systems integration

• Contribute to product evolution by providing technical feedback and insights based on integration challenges and client requirements

• Analyze client and internal environments to recommend optimal integration approaches for the k-ID Global Compliance Engine

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to integrations, ensuring high availability and reliability

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Strong problem-solving skills and a consultative, solutions-oriented approach

• 5+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on systems integration , API development , and full-stack web development

• Demonstrated proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript (Node.js, React/Vue/Angular) , Python (Django/Flask) , C++, C#, Java)

• Proven experience designing, building, and consuming RESTful APIs and webhook integrations

• Hands-on experience with game engines such as Unity (C#) and/or Unreal Engine (C++/Blueprints) , including scripting, plugin development, or SDK integration

• Solid understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and modern front-end frameworks

• Working knowledge of user authentication flows, session management, and data security principles

• Experience with database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL)

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

• 8+ years of relevant industry experience, including significant experience in a dedicated integration engineering role

• Knowledge of WebView implementations, iframe integrations, and cross-platform development considerations

• Familiarity with microservices architecture and event-driven integration patterns

• Experience with secure credential handling, encryption, and user verification workflows

• History of leading complex technical integration projects

• Deep understanding of global privacy regulations related to children (COPPA, GDPR-K, etc.)

• Background in developing and maintaining SDKs or integration libraries for third-party developers

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks for integrations

• Direct experience integrating with age verification systems, parental controls, or digital compliance solutions