Senior Software Engineer, AI Authentication at Okta.

About the role

You will help architect the identity framework for the era of Agentic AI. This position focuses on building the neutral infrastructure required for organizations to manage access in an increasingly automated landscape.

Key facts

• Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Engagement: Full-time
• Team:
  
  
  
  AI Authentication

What youll do

• Design and implement authentication systems tailored for AI agents and automated workflows.
• Collaborate with product-focused engineers to define how identity functions within AI-driven environments.
• Solve technical challenges related to securing access for non-human entities.
• Contribute to the development of core infrastructure that supports Okta identity services.

Requirements

• Experience as a Senior Software Engineer.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, product-minded team setting.
• Technical proficiency in building scalable authentication or security systems.

Skills & tools

• Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles
• AI agent architecture
• Authentication protocols
• Distributed systems design