The Senior Solutions Engineer Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Solutions Engineers, the Sr Solutions Engineer (Corporate New Business) is a functional business consultant,  with a passion for technology and the advanced ability to develop, position and demonstrate product-specific solutions during sales cycles, while achieving quarterly and annual sales goals for an assigned territory. A background in software development and experience with developer-centric identity platforms (such as Auth0) can be particularly impactful, enabling you to deeply understand and articulate the value of Auth0 by Okta from a technical implementer's perspective.

What you’ll be doing 

• Work alongside the Corporate/New Business (employee size 300-1249) sales team as the technical and domain expert of a customer-facing sales team to help Customers understand the value of Okta’s solutions
• Understand customer challenges and business issues especially those faced by development and product teams - and provide product demonstrations to align our solutions with customer needs.
• Answer product features and technical questions from customers, partners and Okta colleagues.
• Plan and deliver Proof Of Concepts for customers who have more complex use cases, collaborating with other Okta engineering teams as needed. This will include scripting and coding to showcase Auth0’s capabilities.
• Provide feedback to product management about product enhancements that can address customer needs and provide additional value.
• Share and learn best practices and re-usable assets with other Solutions Engineers to enhance the quality and efficiency of the team.
• Stay current on competitive analysis and market differentiation.
• Support marketing events including executive briefings, conferences, user groups, and trade shows.
• At times, be asked to learn and lead your team as a subject matter expert (SME) with various product solutions and/or competitive knowledge.

What you’ll bring to the role

• 8+ years pre-sales engineering experience.
• A passion to serve the Customer, demonstrated in a customer-facing role, such as consulting or support, but ideally in a pre-sales capacity.
• An ability to quickly communicate complex ideas around a technical topic, ideally on the fly, using a whiteboard.
• Deployed apps in cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP, Vercel, etc.
• Experience with at least one standard network security protocol. (eg. OAuth, OAuth2, SAML, LDAP)
• Experience working with REST APIs, API Gateways, and SDKs
• Hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: web (JavaScript, HTML, frontend frameworks) development, mobile (iOS, Android) development, backend (Java, C#, Node.js, Python, PHP, Ruby) development, IP-based real-time communications.
• Leverage your software development background to effectively communicate with technical audiences, including developers, architects, and DevOps engineers, translating their requirements into robust solutions.
• An understanding of core security concerns within a typical application. (password hashing, SSL/TLS, encryption at rest, XSS, XSRF)
• Exceptional communicator.
• Confident dispensing knowledge to a highly skilled and experienced audience, presenting to large rooms filled with experts in the field
• Territory management skills, including pipeline building and working with Sales counterparts to guide execution excellence.
• Typically 25% travel.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, MIS or a comparable field is preferred.

You might also have (not mandatory):

• Hands-on experience with Generative AI or LLM technology such as LangChain, GenKit, LlamaIndex, etc.
• Experience integrating with microservices, data lakes, or customer data platforms.
• Developed ReBAC or Fine Grain Authorization models.
• Diagramming experience for user journey flows, complex architecture diagrams, etc.

Preferred Experience (bonus points):

• Trusted Advisor in your sales region (Area Sales Director and Area Vice President)
• Experience leading highly strategic technical sales plays, targeting new account acquisitions, or transferrable experiences preferred.
• Creation of reusable artifacts to be adopted by the presales and/or sales community.
• Publication of thought leadership documentation externally annually.
• Technical leader among peers and a mentor to help grow others in the segment.

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The Solutions Engineer Team

We believe Solutions Engineers at Okta are involved in all stages of the customer’s digital transformation.  Solutions Engineers are experienced using presentations, email, phone and social media to connect with customers virtually and in-person. We are looking for great teammates who can build and deliver sales presentations and customized product demonstrations to help educate Okta’s Customers (everyone from developers to product managers to C-level executives) on best practices during their cloud security technology journey. We believe Okta’s Solutions Engineers empathize with Customers and quickly discern their true technical needs by asking detailed, clarifying questions while presenting solutions that specifically address those needs. Okta Solution Engineers have the rare combination of technical acumen and business insight; in a career where you can utilize both. As a Solutions Engineer at Okta, you will further develop each of these skills by advising a diverse set of customers on the value they will gain by using Okta’s Identity Platform.

The Solutions Engineer Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Solutions Engineers Enterprise West, the Solutions Engineer is a functional business consultant,  with a passion for technology and the advanced ability to develop, position and demonstrate product-specific solutions during sales cycles, while achieving quarterly and annual sales goals for an assigned territory.

What you’ll be doing

• Work alongside the sales team as the technical and domain expert of a customer-facing sales team to help Customers understand the value of Okta’s solutions
• Understand customer challenges and business issues and provide product demonstrations to align our solutions with customer needs
• Answer product feature and technical questions from customers, partners and Okta colleagues
• Plan and deliver Proof Of Concepts for customers who have more complex use cases, collaborating with other Okta engineering teams as needed
• Provide feedback to product management about product enhancements that can address customer needs and provide additional value
• Share and learn best practices and re-usable assets with other Solutions Engineers to enhance the quality and efficiency of the team
• Stay current on competitive analysis and market differentiation
• Support marketing events including executive briefings, conferences, user groups, and trade shows
• At times, be asked to learn and lead your team as a subject matter expert (SME) with various product solutions and/or competitive knowledge

What you’ll bring to the role

• 8+ years pre-sales engineering experience and solution selling.
• A passion to serve the Customer, demonstrated in a customer-facing role, such as presales or professional services, but ideally in a pre-sales capacity.
• An ability to quickly communicate complex ideas around a technical topic, ideally on the fly, using a whiteboard.
• Deployed apps in cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP, Vercel, etc.
• Experience with at least one standard network security protocol. (eg. OAuth, OAuth2, SAML, LDAP)
• Experience working with REST APIs and SDKs
• Hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: web (JavaScript, HTML, frontend frameworks) development, backend (Java, C#, Node.js, Python) development, scripting (Bash, Powershell, Perl)
• An understanding of core security concerns within a typical application. (password hashing, SSL/TLS, encryption at rest, XSS, XSRF)
• You're an exceptional communicator, adept at simplifying complex technical concepts for diverse audiences, including highly skilled experts in large group settings.
• A confident and articulate presenter, you excel at sharing knowledge and insights with experienced technical professionals and large expert audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to highly skilled and experienced audiences, whether one-on-one or in large presentations.
• Territory management skills, including pipeline building and working with Sales counterparts to guide execution excellence
• Diagramming experience for user journey flows, complex architecture diagrams, etc.
• Typically 25% travel.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, MIS or a comparable field is preferred.

You ideally have

• Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions in enterprise environments.
• Deep understanding of the challenges and best practices associated with securing privileged accounts, including just-in-time (JIT) access, session recording, credential vaulting, and secrets management.
• Practical experience managing Windows Server, Active Directory, LDAP, and Federation services.
• Proficiency in UNIX/Linux, database security, network security, scripting, and DevOps practices preferred.
• Relevant experience with enterprise applications, security management, systems management, identity management, and/or policy management solutions, particularly in the areas of Identity and Privileged Access

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Senior Solution Sales Engineer - 

Position Description: 

We believe Solutions Engineers at Okta are involved in all stages of the customer’s development lifecycle and are experienced using presentations, email, phone and social media to connect with customers. We are looking for great teammates that can build sales presentations, product demonstrations, and educate customers (everyone from developers to product managers to C-level executives) on the best ways to cloud security technology.  We believe in Okta’s Solutions Engineers empathize with customers and quickly discern their true technical needs by asking detailed and clarifying questions and presenting solutions that target those needs. You have the rare combination of technical savviness and business insight and you’re looking for a career where you can utilize both. As a Senior Solutions Engineer at Okta, you will hone each of these skills by advising a diverse set of Fortune 500 customers on what is possible using Okta’s Identity Platform. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with account executives to develop and execute territory and account strategies to maximize the Okta opportunity in those accounts
• Conduct research and discovery to understand customer requirements and communicate the business value of solving technology problems using cloud technology
• Execute the delivery of POCs for customers with complex use cases, collaborating with other Okta engineering teams as needed
• Craft technical content to show customers how to implement specific use cases or standard methodologies for new technologies
• Prepare and deliver demos to showcase how the Okta platform meets customer’s business needs and use cases.  
• Distill and communicate customer needs and product feedback to Product Management, Engineering, Marketing and Sales

Required Skills:

• 5+ years pre-sales engineering experience
• A passion to serve the customer, which has played out in some customer-facing role like consulting or support, ideally solutions engineering
• An ability to quickly and effectively communicate complex technical concepts via presentation, slides and whiteboard 
• A Strong Understanding of Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• SSO, MFA, SCIM, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, and LDAP.
• Lifecycle management, role-based access control (RBAC), and provisioning/deprovisioning.
• A strong understanding of Zero Trust Architecture and core security concerns within a typical application (password hashing, SSL/TLS, encryption at rest, XSS, XSRF)
• Hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas is a plus: web (JavaScript, HTML, frontend frameworks) development, mobile (iOS, Android) development, backend (Java, C#, Node.js, Python, PHP, Ruby) development, IP-based real-time communications
• Experience with cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP.
• You are an elite communicator
• Can identify, map, and manage multiple personas: IT admins, CISOs, architects, procurement, and legal.
• Confident dispensing knowledge to a highly skilled and experienced audience
• Typically 10-25% travel
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, MIS or a comparable field is preferred.

 This role requires in-person onboarding and travel to an office in the U.S. during the first week of employment.

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HG Insights - Remote, USA

HG Insights is seeking a versatile and experienced Platform Architect. The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of technical expertise, leadership experience, and a proven track record in building scalable distributed systems.

What You’ll Do:

We are looking for a Platform Architect to drive technical excellence, mentor teams, and lead the development of our next-generation products.
The role requires someone who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical leadership.

What You'll Be Responsible For:

• Lead and mentor engineering teams across frontend, backend, and infrastructure domains
• Drive technical vision and architecture decisions for complex distributed systems
• Collaborate with executive leadership on product strategy and technical roadmap
• Build and scale engineering teams through effective hiring, mentoring, and development
• Establish engineering best practices, processes, and quality standards
• Drive innovation in cloud-native architectures and deployment strategies
• Lead implementation of cost-effective and performant cloud solutions
• Oversee development of scalable frontend and backend systems
• Manage site operations and technical infrastructure

What You’ll Need: 

• 20+ years of software engineering experience with at least 5 years in leadership roles
• Strong experience in cloud-native technologies, distributed systems
• Proven track record of leading full-stack engineering teams
• Deep expertise in modern frontend and backend technologies
• Experience with cloud platforms and infrastructure management
• Strong background in API design and microservices architecture
• Experience with monitoring, observability, and performance optimization
• Track record of successful product deliveries and team scaling
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Technical Skills

• Cloud Platforms & Technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, Cloud-native architectures
• Frontend: React.js, Angular, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML/CSS
• Backend: Java, Go, Node.js, RESTful services
• Databases: Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases
• Infrastructure: Experience with monitoring tools, CI/CD pipelines
• Architecture: Microservices, distributed systems, high-availability systems

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinking and ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Strong team building and mentoring capabilities
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience in agile methodologies and project management
• Ability to drive innovation and technical excellence
• Strong focus on engineering quality and best practices

Location: Remote, USA

Employment Type: Full-time