Okta
Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human
Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.
This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.
The Identity Threat Protection Team
Identity Threat Protection (ITP), powered by cutting-edge Okta AI, shatters the mold of traditional login security. We deliver real-time, surgical defense against the most sophisticated and rapidly evolving threats. By deeply integrating with existing security infrastructure, ITP relentlessly analyzes user behavior and system data to proactively hunt down and neutralize risks before they impact our customers.
Join an elite team of full-stack engineers, visionary data scientists, and pioneering ML engineers. We are not just redefining cloud authentication—we are engineering the next-gen security platform that continuously evaluates global threats and constructs a comprehensive, dynamic risk. ITP stands as the uncompromising guardian of trust and security, placing decisive risk prioritization at the core of every authentication and authorization decision.
Identity Threat Protection with Okta AI
The Staff Software Engineer Opportunity
Okta is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to be a driving force on the ITP engineering team. This is your chance to dive into the deep end and solve the most critical and complex security challenges facing enterprises today. We seek a candidate who has not just experience, but a proven record of designing, building, launching, and scaling world-class security products—from concept to global deployment.
You will be a technical cornerstone of a team that lives and breathes elegant solutions and uncompromising quality. Our philosophy is rooted in relentless automated testing, rigorous code reviews, and the design of systems for massive, planetary-scale operations. As a Staff Engineer, you are a player-coach and a standard-setter, demonstrating absolute excellence in software engineering.Our environment is high-speed, fiercely innovative, and highly autonomous, utilizing agile cycles where individual ownership is paramount. If you crave stimulating, mission-critical security projects, pioneering emerging technologies, and conquering complex security and Machine Learning challenges, this is your defining career opportunity.
What you’ll be doing
- Architect and Lead: Command the design, development, delivery, and supportability of cloud-native security products—leading the charge from initial concept to final, production-ready implementation.
- Drive Collaboration: Build solid, cross-group partnerships and demonstrate exceptional interpersonal communication, working closely with engineering, product management, design, support, and documentation teams.
- Uphold Excellence: Commit to the highest programming standards through rigorous code reviews and the creation of comprehensive unit and functional tests.
- Lead Remote Teams: Excel at working with remote teams and individuals while relentlessly ensuring product quality, agility, and velocity.
- Mentor and Empower: Act as a player-coach to mentor, groom, and educate junior engineers.
What you’ll bring to the role
- 7+ years of experience building Java-based web applications.
- Deep understanding of design patterns, scalability patterns, security engineering, and object-oriented principles.
- Experience thriving in fast-paced software development teams that leverage continuous integration and deployment practices.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work across functions.
- A powerful security background and a proven track record of championing best practices.
And extra credit if you have experience in any of the following!
- Experience building anomaly detection systems or risk systems is a monumental advantage.
- Expertise in cloud security, identity, and/or authentication protocols.
- Hands-on experience with one or more cutting-edge UI technologies such as Angular, ReactJS, Backbone, and Vue.
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Below is the annual salary range for candidates located in Canada. Your actual salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, RRSP with a match, healthcare spending, telemedicine, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program, please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/can.
The Okta Experience
- Supporting Your Well-Being
- Driving Social Impact
- Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community
We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.
Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation.
Notice for New York City Applicants & Employees: Okta may use Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT), as defined by New York City Local Law 144, that use artificial intelligence, machine learning, or other automated processes to assist in our recruitment and hiring process. In accordance with NYC Local Law 144, if you are an applicant or employee residing in New York City, please click here to view our full NYC AEDT Notice.
Okta is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations. For more information, please see our Personnel and Job Candidate Privacy Notice at https://www.okta.com/legal/personnel-policy/.
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Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human
Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.
This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.
The Staff Full Stack Engineer Opportunity
The Access Management group drives billions of authentications every month. The group builds and supports single sign-on, strong authentication, provisioning, and threat protection technologies. Our Access Management service runs in the cloud on a secure, reliable, extensively audited platform with 99.99% availability.
We are looking for an experienced and highly technical full stack software engineer to join the Federated Authentication Platform team. Operating under the larger Access Management group, this team is responsible for building out the authentication pipeline for the Okta Identity Engine leveraging security standards, this platform provides the core orchestration building blocks to create a world class authentication experience. We are looking for smart, innovative and passionate engineers to join the team.
What you’ll be doing
- Design, implement, review and troubleshoot highly scalable backend services and APIs.
- Develop and maintain engaging and responsive user interfaces using modern web frameworks.
- Analyze/Refine Requirements with Product Management, bridging the gap between user needs and technical implementation.
- Work with engineering management to scope and plan engineering efforts across the full stack.
- Collaborate with QA, Product Management, Technical Support, Documentation and UX team
What you’ll bring to the role
- 8+ years of experience building and deploying scalable, reliable, mission-critical software, spanning both frontend and backend development.
- Proficiency with at least one Object-Oriented Backend Language (e.g., Java, C#, Python, Go) and modern JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Experience with a modern frontend framework (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
- Strong understanding of RESTful API design and interaction.
- Experience working with a system of scale
And extra credit if you have experience in any of the following!
- Experience with server-side technologies including caching, asynchronous processing, and multi-threading.
- Experience in TDD or BDD methodologies.
- Knowledge of Identity and Access Management protocols and technologies: OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML, Federation, SSO, etc.
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
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Below is the annual salary range for candidates located in Canada. Your actual salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, RRSP with a match, healthcare spending, telemedicine, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program, please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/can.
The Okta Experience
- Supporting Your Well-Being
- Driving Social Impact
- Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community
We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.
Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation.
Notice for New York City Applicants & Employees: Okta may use Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT), as defined by New York City Local Law 144, that use artificial intelligence, machine learning, or other automated processes to assist in our recruitment and hiring process. In accordance with NYC Local Law 144, if you are an applicant or employee residing in New York City, please click here to view our full NYC AEDT Notice.
Okta is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations. For more information, please see our Personnel and Job Candidate Privacy Notice at https://www.okta.com/legal/personnel-policy/.
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Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human
Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.
This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.
Access Management Engineering Team
The Okta Access Management Team builds the foundation for authentication and authorization across Okta-protected resources. Our mission is to enable customers to access these resources securely. We develop Okta cloud services and client software that allow users to seamlessly login to devices and use Okta authenticators to access applications securely. Learn more about Okta’s Engineering on our blog.
About You
We seek a passionate Java Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should possess:
- Solid experience in Java web development.
- Enthusiasm for developing high-quality, secure, and performant applications.
- A keen interest in learning about cutting-edge security and identity management challenges.
- A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a team building innovative identity and security products from the ground up. You will have the chance to work on challenging problems, contribute to the product roadmap, and continuously expand your skills in a rapidly evolving industry.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA, Product, Support, UX) for seamless integration.
- Following best practices, contribute to technical designs, proposals, and architectural decisions.
- Develop high-quality, maintainable software components with comprehensive unit/functional tests.
- Participate in code reviews, providing feedback and ensuring adherence to coding standards and security best practices.
- Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team.
Minimum Requirements:
- 7+ years of experience building Java-based web applications
- Good understanding of design patterns, scalability patterns, security engineering, and object-oriented principles.
- Experience working in fast-paced software development teams leveraging continuous integration and deployment practices.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work across functions
Nice to have:
- Experience building anomaly detection systems or risk systems is a huge plus.Experience in cloud security, identity, and/or authentication protocolsExperience with one or more UI technologies such as Angular, ReactJS, Backbone, and Vue.
- Strong understanding of IAM protocols (FIDO, WebAuthn, SSO, SAML, OAuth) and identity management best practices.
Education and Training:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience or degree.
- 7 years of software development experience.
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The Okta Experience
- Supporting Your Well-Being
- Driving Social Impact
- Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community
We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.
Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation.
Notice for New York City Applicants & Employees: Okta may use Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT), as defined by New York City Local Law 144, that use artificial intelligence, machine learning, or other automated processes to assist in our recruitment and hiring process. In accordance with NYC Local Law 144, if you are an applicant or employee residing in New York City, please click here to view our full NYC AEDT Notice.
Okta is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations. For more information, please see our Personnel and Job Candidate Privacy Notice at https://www.okta.com/legal/personnel-policy/.
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Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human
Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.
This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.
Get to know Okta
Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology—anywhere, on any device or app. Our Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds enable secure yet flexible access, authentication, and automation that transforms how people move through the digital world, putting Identity at the heart of business security and growth.
At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can improve us with their unique experiences.
Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.
Company Description:
Okta is the leading independent provider of enterprise identity. The Okta Identity Cloud enables organizations to securely connect the right people to the right technologies at the right time. With over 6,500 pre-built integrations to applications and infrastructure providers, Okta customers can easily and securely use the best technologies for their business. Over 7,950 organizations, including 20th Century Fox, JetBlue, Nordstrom, Slack, Teach for America and Twilio, trust Okta to help protect the identities of their workforces and customers
Access Management Foundation Team
The Access Management Pillar at Okta is on a mission to seamlessly and securely authorize users to access any resource they need to get their work done. Our goal is to lead the industry in Zero Trust identity management.
The Access Foundation Backend Team is at the core of this mission, building and maintaining the foundational components and frameworks that power Okta's identity and access management solutions. We develop Okta cloud services and client software that allow users to seamlessly login to devices and use Okta authenticators to access applications securely. Learn more about Okta’s Engineering on our blog.
About You
We are looking for a seasoned Principal Engineer to join our team and help us build the future of identity and access management. Ideal candidate should be
- A strong Java developer with a passion for building high-quality, secure, and performant applications and frameworks.
- Excited by the opportunity to work on cutting-edge security and identity management challenges and are a thought leader who can drive technical strategy and mentor other engineers.
- A collaborative individual with excellent communication skills, capable of working with cross-functional teams to deliver on a shared vision.
- Not just be a builder; but a force multiplier who can create frameworks and solutions that enable other teams to be more productive.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain core components of the Okta Access Management platform
- Lead the architectural design and implementation of new features and services, with a focus on scalability, performance, and security.
- Build and maintain frameworks that enable other engineering teams to ship modular and secure code quickly.
- Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineering teams to define the technical strategy and lead the prototyping of framework components
- Following best practices, contribute to technical designs, proposals, and architectural decisions.
- Drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement, with a focus on robust testing, monitoring, and operational excellence.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies in identity, security, and distributed systems.
Minimum Requirements:
- 12+ years of experience building and scaling Java-based web applications and services.
- A deep understanding of design patterns, scalability patterns, security engineering, and object-oriented principles.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, agile environment, with a strong understanding of CI/CD practices.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work across functions
Nice to have:
Experience with identity and access management (IAM) protocols such as SAML, OAuth, FIDO, and WebAuthn
- Experience with security best practices and threat modeling
Experience with one or more UI technologies such as Angular, ReactJS, Backbone, and Vue.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, secure coding practices, and certifications like CISSP or Security+.
Education and Training:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
- 12+ years of software development experience
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The Okta Experience
- Supporting Your Well-Being
- Driving Social Impact
- Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community
We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.
Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation.
Notice for New York City Applicants & Employees: Okta may use Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT), as defined by New York City Local Law 144, that use artificial intelligence, machine learning, or other automated processes to assist in our recruitment and hiring process. In accordance with NYC Local Law 144, if you are an applicant or employee residing in New York City, please click here to view our full NYC AEDT Notice.
Okta is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations. For more information, please see our Personnel and Job Candidate Privacy Notice at https://www.okta.com/legal/personnel-policy/.
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Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human
Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.
This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.
Access Management Engineering Team
The Okta Access Management Team builds the foundation for authentication and authorization across Okta-protected resources. Our mission is to enable customers to access these resources securely. We develop Okta cloud services and client software that allow users to seamlessly login to devices and use Okta authenticators to access applications securely. The Access Management team is part of Okta Engineering. Our team is fast-growing and impactful at Okta. Join our team and develop foundational blocks for products that help our customers daily, such as Okta FastPass, Okta Device Assurance, and Okta Device Access. Learn more about Okta’s Engineering on our blog.
About You
The team is seeking a highly strategic and experienced technical leader to serve as the Mobile Architect. You will be the definitive expert on the Apple (macOS/iOS) ecosystem, responsible for designing and driving sustainable, secure, and scalable mobile architecture across Okta's product portfolio. The ideal candidate will have deep, hands-on architectural experience in the macOS/iOS application development space, with a strong complementary understanding of the Android platform. This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to define the technical future in the critical security and identity space.
- You will define the long-term technical vision and architectural roadmap for Okta’s mobile line of products, including the Okta Verify app, FastPass, Device Assurance, and public SDKs
- You are a highly strategic and experienced architect with a passion for driving mobile platform evolution at an enterprise scale.
- You have a proven track record of successfully architecting and delivering large-scale enterprise or consumer products, primarily on the Apple platform.
- You are comfortable leading cross-functional and cross-organizational alignment on complex technical strategies and setting best practices for other engineering teams.
- You will enjoy a high degree of technical responsibility, ownership, and strategic impact within Okta's Workforce Identity Cloud Engineering.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Define and champion the mobile architectural vision and long-term technical roadmap, ensuring alignment with overall product strategy and cross-platform consistency.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to senior engineers across teams, elevating the quality and security of all mobile engineering practices.
- Lead the architectural review and decision-making process for foundational components and core platform initiatives
- Collaborate with Product Management, Security, and other Engineering leaders to translate high-level requirements into robust and future-proof architectural designs.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the mobile space, especially macOS/iOS development, evaluating and recommending new architectural approaches, tools, and platforms.
- Contribute to high-level technical designs, architectural proposals, and documentation that set the standard for the organization.
- Oversee and participate in critical code reviews to ensure adherence to architectural best practices, security standards, and performance criteria.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- 18+ years of software development experience, with at least 8 years of experience in setting the technical direction and architecting large-scale enterprise software with a primary focus on the macOS/iOS ecosystem.
- Expert-level proficiency in Swift/Objective-C, Appkit/SwiftUI for UI, iOS/macOS internals, system extensions, OSQuery, app permission models and a deep architectural understanding of the relevant frameworks
- Strong understanding of the Android platform and related technologies (e.g., Kotlin, Java, Android SDK) would be the required secondary skill.
- Extensive experience designing and implementing highly secure, performant, and resilient cross-platform mobile solutions.
- Proven ability to thrive in agile environments, utilizing continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) to ensure rapid and reliable software delivery.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to articulate complex architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences across functions.
Nice-to-haves
- Understanding of Identity and Access Management protocols and architecture (FIDO, U2F, WebAuth, SSO, SAML, Kerberos, OAuth, Federation, etc.)
- Security or Systems development experience on Android, such as root detection, code signing, or tamper resistance experience, PKI, SafetyNet.
- Knowledge of Mobile Device Management.
- Experience working on public-facing SDKs.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
- Master’s degree in Computer Science
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The Okta Experience
- Supporting Your Well-Being
- Driving Social Impact
- Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community
We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.
Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation.
Notice for New York City Applicants & Employees: Okta may use Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT), as defined by New York City Local Law 144, that use artificial intelligence, machine learning, or other automated processes to assist in our recruitment and hiring process. In accordance with NYC Local Law 144, if you are an applicant or employee residing in New York City, please click here to view our full NYC AEDT Notice.
Okta is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations. For more information, please see our Personnel and Job Candidate Privacy Notice at https://www.okta.com/legal/personnel-policy/.
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Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human
Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.
This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.
The Access Management Group
The Access Management group drives billions of authentications every month. The group builds and supports single sign-on, strong authentication, provisioning, and threat protection technologies. Our Access Management service runs in the cloud on a secure, reliable, extensively audited platform with 99.99% availability.))
The Senior Software Engineer Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced and highly technical full stack software engineer to join the Authentication Experience team. Operating under the larger Access Management group, this team is responsible for building world-class authentication experiences for Okta’s Customer Identity (CIAM) clientele and to play a pivotal role in accelerating the adoption of the Okta Identity Engine, ensuring our customers can leverage the full power of our most advanced platform capabilities to build bespoke, high-performance identity journeys.
Okta supports a wide variety of organizations across both the Workforce and Consumer spaces. These diverse environments present unique challenges; no two organizations have the same requirements when it comes to the desired authentication experience for their end users. We are dedicated to striking the perfect balance between robust security and effortless usability. We are constantly building cutting-edge authentication mechanisms designed to make access seamless, specifically tailored for the fast-paced, user-centric world of consumer identity.
If you are driven to innovate, passionate about the intersection of product flexibility and security, and want to help shape how the world connects to technology—we’d love for you to join us.
What you’ll be doing
- Partner closely with product managers and designers to bring cutting-edge phishing-resistant authenticators to life
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance full-stack solutions that power identity security at enterprise scale
- Wear the customer hat — deeply understand user needs and translate them into robust technical solutions
- Champion code quality, maintainability, and best practices to ensure our solutions remain reliable and secure
- Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies in identity and security, contributing ideas to keep our products innovative and effectiv
What you’ll bring to the role
- 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on backend or full-stack engineering
- Deep proficiency in Java, including object-oriented design, multithreading, and performance optimization
- Experience with a modern frontend framework (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
- Experience designing and building scalable, distributed systems and RESTful APIs
- Solid understanding of secure coding practices, authentication/authorization protocols (OAuth, OIDC, SAML), and identity management concepts
- Good understanding of modern cloud infrastructure (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality, maintainable code, with a focus on automated testing and CI/CD practices
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex systems
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, and other engineer
And extra credit if you have experience in any of the following!
- Experience with phishing-resistant authentications such as Passkeys or Okta FastPass
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Below is the annual salary range for candidates located in Canada. Your actual salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, RRSP with a match, healthcare spending, telemedicine, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program, please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/can.
The Okta Experience
- Supporting Your Well-Being
- Driving Social Impact
- Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community
We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.
Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation.
Notice for New York City Applicants & Employees: Okta may use Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT), as defined by New York City Local Law 144, that use artificial intelligence, machine learning, or other automated processes to assist in our recruitment and hiring process. In accordance with NYC Local Law 144, if you are an applicant or employee residing in New York City, please click here to view our full NYC AEDT Notice.
Okta is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations. For more information, please see our Personnel and Job Candidate Privacy Notice at https://www.okta.com/legal/personnel-policy/.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Okta
Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human
Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.
This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.
Get to know Okta
Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology—anywhere, on any device or app. Our Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds enable secure yet flexible access, authentication, and automation that transforms how people move through the digital world, putting Identity at the heart of business security and growth.
At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can improve us with their unique experiences.
Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.
Company Description:
Okta is the leading independent provider of enterprise identity. The Okta Identity Cloud enables organizations to securely connect the right people to the right technologies at the right time. With over 6,500 pre-built integrations to applications and infrastructure providers, Okta customers can easily and securely use the best technologies for their business. Over 7,950 organizations, including 20th Century Fox, JetBlue, Nordstrom, Slack, Teach for America and Twilio, trust Okta to help protect the identities of their workforces and customers
Access Management Foundation Team
The Access Management Pillar at Okta is on a mission to seamlessly and securely authorize users to access any resource they need to get their work done. Our goal is to lead the industry in Zero Trust identity management.
The Access Foundation Backend Team is at the core of this mission, building and maintaining the foundational components and frameworks that power Okta's identity and access management solutions. We develop Okta cloud services and client software that allow users to seamlessly login to devices and use Okta authenticators to access applications securely. Learn more about Okta’s Engineering on our blog.
About You
We are looking for a seasoned Principal Engineer to join our team and help us build the future of identity and access management. Ideal candidate should be
- A strong Java developer with a passion for building high-quality, secure, and performant applications and frameworks.
- Excited by the opportunity to work on cutting-edge security and identity management challenges and are a thought leader who can drive technical strategy and mentor other engineers.
- A collaborative individual with excellent communication skills, capable of working with cross-functional teams to deliver on a shared vision.
- Not just be a builder; but a force multiplier who can create frameworks and solutions that enable other teams to be more productive.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain core components of the Okta Access Management platform
- Lead the architectural design and implementation of new features and services, with a focus on scalability, performance, and security.
- Build and maintain frameworks that enable other engineering teams to ship modular and secure code quickly.
- Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineering teams to define the technical strategy and lead the prototyping of framework components
- Following best practices, contribute to technical designs, proposals, and architectural decisions.
- Drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement, with a focus on robust testing, monitoring, and operational excellence.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies in identity, security, and distributed systems.
Minimum Requirements:
- 12+ years of experience building and scaling Java-based web applications and services.
- A deep understanding of design patterns, scalability patterns, security engineering, and object-oriented principles.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, agile environment, with a strong understanding of CI/CD practices.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work across functions
Nice to have:
Experience with identity and access management (IAM) protocols such as SAML, OAuth, FIDO, and WebAuthn
- Experience with security best practices and threat modeling
Experience with one or more UI technologies such as Angular, ReactJS, Backbone, and Vue.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, secure coding practices, and certifications like CISSP or Security+.
Education and Training:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
- 12+ years of software development experience
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- Supporting Your Well-Being
- Driving Social Impact
- Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community
We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.
Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation.
Notice for New York City Applicants & Employees: Okta may use Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT), as defined by New York City Local Law 144, that use artificial intelligence, machine learning, or other automated processes to assist in our recruitment and hiring process. In accordance with NYC Local Law 144, if you are an applicant or employee residing in New York City, please click here to view our full NYC AEDT Notice.
Okta is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations. For more information, please see our Personnel and Job Candidate Privacy Notice at https://www.okta.com/legal/personnel-policy/.
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Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human
Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.
This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.
Access Management Engineering Team
The Okta Access Management Team builds the foundation for authentication and authorization across Okta-protected resources. Our mission is to enable customers to access these resources securely. We develop Okta cloud services and client software that allow users to seamlessly login to devices and use Okta authenticators to access applications securely. The Access Management team is part of Workforce Identity Cloud (WIC) Engineering. Our team is fast-growing and impactful at Okta. Join our team and develop foundational blocks for products that help our customers daily, such as Okta FastPass, Okta Device Assurance, and Okta Device Access. Learn more about Okta’s Engineering on our blog.
About You
The team is seeking a highly technical and experienced engineer on Android application platform & SDKs. The ideal candidate should have solid experience in software development and be enthusiastic about writing Android client software. The role gives the candidate an excellent opportunity to learn about interesting problems in the security and identity space.
- You will join the Android Client Foundations team to design and implement foundational blocks and core platform components for Okta’s mobile line of products like Android Okta Verify app, Fastpass, Device Assurance etc and public SDKs.
- You are a highly technical and experienced engineer. You have a passion for working on mobile platforms, with deep expertise and extensive experience on the Android platform.
- You have successfully built an enterprise or consumer product on the Android platform.
- You are comfortable leading the technical path of an organization breaking ground in a new frontier.
- You will enjoy a high degree of responsibility and impact within Okta.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in Android development, evaluating and recommending new tools and approaches.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA, Product, Support, UX) for seamless integration.
- Propose and align on technical strategy
- Gather and refine requirements with Product and Engineering teams for prototyping Android client components.
- Following best practices, contribute to technical designs, proposals, and architectural decisions.
- Develop high-quality, maintainable software components with comprehensive unit/functional tests.
- Participate in code reviews, providing feedback and ensuring adherence to coding standards and security best practices.
- Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- 14+ years of software development experience, with at least 5 years of experience in architecting enterprise software on Android.
- Expert-level proficiency in Kotlin and a deep understanding of the Android SDK, Android Jetpack, and the broader Android ecosystem. Experience with Java is a plus.
- Proven ability to thrive in agile environments, utilizing continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) to ensure rapid and reliable software delivery.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work across functions.
Nice-to-haves
- Understanding of Identity and Access Management protocols and architecture (FIDO, U2F, WebAuth, SSO, SAML, Kerberos, OAuth, Federation, etc.)
- Security or Systems development experience on Android, such as root detection, code signing, or tamper resistance experience, PKI, SafetyNet.
- Knowledge of Mobile Device Management.
- Experience working on public-facing SDKs.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
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The Okta Experience
- Supporting Your Well-Being
- Driving Social Impact
- Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community
We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.
Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation.
Notice for New York City Applicants & Employees: Okta may use Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT), as defined by New York City Local Law 144, that use artificial intelligence, machine learning, or other automated processes to assist in our recruitment and hiring process. In accordance with NYC Local Law 144, if you are an applicant or employee residing in New York City, please click here to view our full NYC AEDT Notice.
Okta is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations. For more information, please see our Personnel and Job Candidate Privacy Notice at https://www.okta.com/legal/personnel-policy/.
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Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human
Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.
This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.
About the Okta Identity Threat Protection
Identity Threat Protection (ITP) with Okta AI, goes beyond traditional login security to provide real-time protection against evolving threats. By seamlessly integrating with your existing security infrastructure, ITP analyzes user behavior and system data to identify and mitigate risks proactively.
We’re a team of full-stack engineers, data scientists, and ML engineers redefining cloud authentication. We aim to build a next-gen security platform that continuously evaluates threats and constructs a comprehensive risk graph. ITP is at the forefront of trust and security by prioritizing risk in authentication and authorization decisions.
Identity Threat Protection with Okta AI
The Senior Software Engineer Opportunity
Okta is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its ITP engineering team. This is an opportunity to solve critical security problems. The ideal candidate has experience building, launching, and supporting security products at scale.
You will share our passion and great pride in elegant solutions and will join an engineering team that strongly believes in designing for scale, rigorous code reviews, automated testing, and an iterative process to build high-quality enterprise software. You will demonstrate great aptitude for software engineering excellence and aren’t afraid to be a player-coach.
Our team is fast, innovative, and flexible, with agile release cycles and individual ownership. Here is an opportunity to work on stimulating security projects and emerging technologies, as well as a chance to work on complex security and ML challenges.
What you’ll be doing
- Own and manage the design, development, delivery, and supportability of cloud-native security products - from concept design to final implementation.
- Cross-group solid collaboration and interpersonal communication skills working with a variety of roles, including engineering, product management, design, support, and documentation
- Commit to high programming standards by reviewing code and writing unit and functional tests.
- Experience working with remote teams and individuals while ensuring quality, agility, and velocity
- Participate in rotations to expeditiously unblock customers and make them successful
What you’ll bring to the role
- 3+ years of experience building Java-based web applications
- Good understanding of design patterns, scalability patterns, security engineering, and object-oriented principles.
- Experience working in fast-paced software development teams leveraging continuous integration and deployment practices.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work across functio
And extra credit if you have experience in any of the following!
- Experience building anomaly detection systems or risk systems is a huge plus.
- Experience in cloud security, identity, and/or authentication protocols
- Experience with one or more UI technologies such as Angular, ReactJS, Backbone, and Vue.
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Below is the annual salary range for candidates located in Canada. Your actual salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, RRSP with a match, healthcare spending, telemedicine, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program, please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/can.
The Okta Experience
- Supporting Your Well-Being
- Driving Social Impact
- Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community
We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.
Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation.
Notice for New York City Applicants & Employees: Okta may use Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT), as defined by New York City Local Law 144, that use artificial intelligence, machine learning, or other automated processes to assist in our recruitment and hiring process. In accordance with NYC Local Law 144, if you are an applicant or employee residing in New York City, please click here to view our full NYC AEDT Notice.
Okta is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations. For more information, please see our Personnel and Job Candidate Privacy Notice at https://www.okta.com/legal/personnel-policy/.
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Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human
Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.
This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.
Access Management Engineering Team
The Okta Access Management Team builds the foundation for authentication and authorization across Okta-protected resources. Our mission is to enable customers to access these resources securely. We develop Okta cloud services and client software that allow users to seamlessly login to devices and use Okta authenticators to access applications securely. Learn more about Okta’s Engineering on our blog.
About You
We seek a passionate Java Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should possess:
- Solid experience in Java web development.
- Enthusiasm for developing high-quality, secure, and performant applications.
- A keen interest in learning about cutting-edge security and identity management challenges.
- A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a team building innovative identity and security products from the ground up. You will have the chance to work on challenging problems, contribute to the product roadmap, and continuously expand your skills in a rapidly evolving industry.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA, Product, Support, UX) for seamless integration.
- Following best practices, contribute to technical designs, proposals, and architectural decisions.
- Develop high-quality, maintainable software components with comprehensive unit/functional tests.
- Participate in code reviews, providing feedback and ensuring adherence to coding standards and security best practices.
- Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team.
Minimum Requirements:
- 7+ years of experience building Java-based web applications
- Good understanding of design patterns, scalability patterns, security engineering, and object-oriented principles.
- Experience working in fast-paced software development teams leveraging continuous integration and deployment practices.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work across functions
Nice to have:
- Experience building anomaly detection systems or risk systems is a huge plus.Experience in cloud security, identity, and/or authentication protocolsExperience with one or more UI technologies such as Angular, ReactJS, Backbone, and Vue.
- Strong understanding of IAM protocols (FIDO, WebAuthn, SSO, SAML, OAuth) and identity management best practices.
Education and Training:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience or degree.
- 7 years of software development experience.
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The Okta Experience
- Supporting Your Well-Being
- Driving Social Impact
- Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community
We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.
Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation.
Notice for New York City Applicants & Employees: Okta may use Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT), as defined by New York City Local Law 144, that use artificial intelligence, machine learning, or other automated processes to assist in our recruitment and hiring process. In accordance with NYC Local Law 144, if you are an applicant or employee residing in New York City, please click here to view our full NYC AEDT Notice.
Okta is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations. For more information, please see our Personnel and Job Candidate Privacy Notice at https://www.okta.com/legal/personnel-policy/.
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Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human
Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.
This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.
Principal UI Engineer - Frontend/Fullstack (React, TypeScript)
Get to know Okta
Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth.
At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences.
Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.
Access Essentials - Core Product
The Access Essentials organization at Okta builds the platform features for authentication and authorization across Okta-protected resources. Our mission is to enable customers to access these resources seamlessly & securely. We develop Okta cloud services and client software that allow users to seamlessly login to devices and use Okta authenticators to access applications securely. The Access Management team is part of Okta R&D Engineering. Learn more about Okta’s Engineering on our blog.
The First Party Apps Platform team
First Party Apps Platform team is part of the larger Access Essential - Core Product organization. We develop Okta’s secure web experiences for end-user authentication and access. Our products and features are high-impact and high-visibility. Our team develops the Okta Sign-in Widget, End User SSO Dashboard, and the Okta Browser Plugin.
The Engineer Opportunity
We seek an experienced web front-end engineer to join our First Party Apps Platform team. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in web development, building well-tested and maintainable software. The opportunity is an excellent chance to build software with high impact and usage. If you’re excited to work on something that millions of users will use on a daily basis, this is the opportunity for you.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of complex, high-performance features using React and TypeScript.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, UI/UX designers, and backend engineers to translate requirements into robust and effective frontend solutions.
- Write clean, modular, well-tested, and maintainable code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
- Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and responsiveness across various devices and browsers.
- Contribute to the evolution of our frontend architecture, ensuring its long-term scalability and maintainability.
- Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring code quality across the team.
- Proactively identify and address technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in frontend development, evaluating and recommending new tools and approaches.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and technical excellence within the team.
Minimum Requirements:
- 10+ years of professional experience in frontend development, with a strong focus on building complex web applications.
- Deep expertise in React, including a strong understanding of its core principles, hooks, component lifecycle, and state management.
- Proficiency in TypeScript, with a proven ability to leverage its features for robust and maintainable codebases.
- Solid understanding of modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
- Experience with front-end tooling such as Webpack, Babel, Vite, and package managers (Yarn).
- Demonstrated experience consuming and integrating with RESTful APIs.
- Familiarity with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library, Playwright) and a commitment to writing comprehensive tests.
- Strong understanding of version control systems, particularly Git.
- Experience with responsive design principles and building accessible web interfaces.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug complex issues and find practical solutions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a cross-functional team.
Nice to have:
- Familiarity with design systems and component libraries.
- An understanding of Identity and Access Management protocols and architecture, e.g., FIDO, U2F, WebAuth, SSO, SAML, OAuth, Federation.
- Contributions to open-source projects.
Education and Training:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- years of experience working on large-scale enterprise grade software
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The Okta Experience
- Supporting Your Well-Being
- Driving Social Impact
- Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community
We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.
Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation.
Notice for New York City Applicants & Employees: Okta may use Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT), as defined by New York City Local Law 144, that use artificial intelligence, machine learning, or other automated processes to assist in our recruitment and hiring process. In accordance with NYC Local Law 144, if you are an applicant or employee residing in New York City, please click here to view our full NYC AEDT Notice.
Okta is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations. For more information, please see our Personnel and Job Candidate Privacy Notice at https://www.okta.com/legal/personnel-policy/.
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Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human
Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.
This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.
Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology—anywhere, on any device or app. Our Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds enable secure yet flexible access, authentication, and automation that transforms how people move through the digital world, putting Identity at the heart of business security and growth.
The Access Management team drives billions of authentications every month. The team builds and supports single sign-on, strong authentication, provisioning, and threat protection technologies. Our Access Management service runs in the cloud on a secure, reliable, extensively audited platform with 99.99% availability.
Passwordless is the future of identity and authentication, which is why we, at Okta, have made it our goal to redefine how users authenticate to services. Devices are central to our mission. The Okta Verify app that facilitates passwordless authentication is available for iOS, Android, MacOS and Windows.
Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.
About the role
We’re looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the Client Foundations team. Operating under the larger Access Essentials group, the Client Foundations team supports our mission by building libraries, tooling, security and infrastructure for iOS, Android, MacOS and Windows platforms. The Client Foundation team is central to our success in this mission and ensures that we can ship innovation in a fast, reliable and secure manner. The Engineering Manager will be responsible for managing a team of software engineers that are domain experts in individual device platforms.
What you’ll be doing
At a high level, you’ll be managing your team’s goals, contributing to product strategy and helping to develop your employees. More specifically, you will -
- Collaborate cross-functionally and across teams, with responsibility for the product, team health, and customer satisfaction.
- Contribute to defining the strategic direction (product & technical) and roadmap for the team.
- Ensure technical leadership is being provided to the engineers on the team in terms of scalable and maintainable systems. Ensure a high-quality bar through testing and testing automation.
- Participate in and enable key team processes to organize & deliver key projects with high business impact.
- Build a team for the long term, including creating a collaborative working environment, recruitment, and developing existing talent. Drive career management discussions, including setting expectations and removing blockers, and feedback and coaching opportunities.
Required Skills, Attitude and Knowledge:
- 3+ years managing engineering teams, balancing new feature/product development and maintaining existing features.
- Experience in stakeholder management, including alignment, prioritization, communication, and receiving and incorporating feedback.
- Demonstrated focus on delivering outcomes, balancing constraints and tight deadlines.
- 10-15 years of prior development experience with at least 4 years as macOS, iOS, or Android engineer. While this role is a people management one, you’ll still need to bring relevant technical experience to ensure sound technical decision-making.
- Experience and strong opinions on SDLC with testing automation & release orchestration using gating feature flags & configuration mgmt, and CI / CD platforms.
- Demonstrable knowledge of secure web development fundamentals, fault-tolerant systems, and knowledge of cloud technologies.
- Builds Effective Teams: Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
- Demonstrates Self-Awareness (EQ): Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
- Develops Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.
- Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
- Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
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The Okta Experience
- Supporting Your Well-Being
- Driving Social Impact
- Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community
We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.
Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation.
Notice for New York City Applicants & Employees: Okta may use Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT), as defined by New York City Local Law 144, that use artificial intelligence, machine learning, or other automated processes to assist in our recruitment and hiring process. In accordance with NYC Local Law 144, if you are an applicant or employee residing in New York City, please click here to view our full NYC AEDT Notice.
Okta is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations. For more information, please see our Personnel and Job Candidate Privacy Notice at https://www.okta.com/legal/personnel-policy/.
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