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.

The Staff Software Engineer Prospect At

Okta, weu2019re on a mission to help enterprises and consumers embrace this transformation. Weu2019re building cutting-edge phishing-resistant authenticators and passkey solutions that make security stronger while making life easier for users. We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join the Passwordless team.

As a Staff Engineer, you will be a technical leader, making large, independent contributions and shaping the future of how millions of users access technology securely. You will not only execute on complex technical challenges but also influence the teamu2019s direction, mentor other engineers, and proactively identify opportunities to improve our products and processes. If you are passionate about building highly reliable, scalable systems and want to define the future of passwordless authentication, weu2019d love for you to join us.

Partner closely with product, design, and other cross-functional stakeholders to own problem spaces and ensure we are building the right solutions for our customers. Independently own and deliver major features from conception and design through to deployment and monitoring, tackling ambiguous problems along the way. Act as a technical leader within the team, driving design discussions, influencing the roadmap, and making strategic trade-offs that improve team velocity and product health.

Mentor other engineers through code reviews, knowledge sharing, and by setting an example of engineering craft and operational excellence. Champion a data-driven culture by leveraging telemetry and observability tools to troubleshoot complex production incidents and guide technical decisions. 8+ years of professional software development experience,



with a demonstrated history of technical leadership and mentorship. ~ Deep expertise in Java, including a strong understanding of object-oriented design, multithreading, and building high-performance services. ~ Proven experience designing, building, and operating complex, large-scale distributed systems in a cloud environment (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure). ~ A strong grasp of architectural patterns for scalability, reliability, and security, with the ability to lead technical design discussions and make informed trade-offs. ~ Experience with modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) is a plus. (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. The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in Canada is between: $160,000 — $220,000 CAD Driving Social Impact Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate.

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.

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