OverviewSecure Every Identity, from AI to HumanIdentity 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 recent 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, urgency, and excellence. This is an opportunity to do career‑defining work and to participate in shaping the future of authentication for the Agentic AI era.ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain scalable services using TypeScript, Node.Js, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.Collaborate with product managers, designers, and senior engineers to deliver features that improve identity and access for GenAI applications.Write clean, testable, and maintainable code; participate in code reviews and system‑design discussions.Contribute to observability, alerting,
and reliability of services.Continuously learn and grow by working alongside experienced engineers on complex distributed systems.Qualifications and RequirementsSolid programming experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and Node.Js runtime environments.Practical experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, preferably PostgreSQL and MongoDB.Ability to write well‑tested, high‑quality code.Experience in an iterative development environment.Strong communication skills and a sense of ownership; ability to work autonomously while seeking help when needed.Systematic problem‑solving approach.Understanding of architecture principles across infrastructure platforms, security, data, integration, and application layers.Experience building resilient, scalable products.Bonus: knowledge of IAM concepts; experience with AI agents; knowledge of public andsecure APIs; curiosity about AI and its intersection with identity and security; familiarity with observability tools such as Datadog, Prometheus, or OpenTelemetry.BenefitsThe annual base salary range for this position in Canada is between $136,000 and $187,000 CAD. Okta offers equity, bonuses, and benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance; a registered retirementsavings plan with match; healthcare spending
📌 Senior Software Engineer, Ai Authentication (Auth0) (Toronto)
🏢 Okta
📍 Toronto