Staff Software Engineer

About the Position

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable backend services using Python and its libraries (e.g., Pandas, Boto3) for data manipulation, ETL processes, and serverless functions.
• Collaborate with Product & Design teams using modern front-end frameworks such as React, Next.js, and TypeScript.
• Design and deploy production applications using core AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, Amazon S3, Amazon RDS, and API Gateway.
• Build and deploy production-grade AI applications and services.
• Utilize agentic frameworks like LangChain, LangGraph, and LangSmith.
• Build distributed systems, microservices, and resilient APIs (REST/GraphQL) on cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Influence technical strategy and lead architecture decisions across global teams.
• Communicate effectively across different time zones and cultures.
• Work with foundational AI services, using platforms like AWS Bedrock for Generative AI development and deployment.

Requirements

• 9+ years of experience in Python and its libraries for data manipulation, ETL processes, and developing serverless functions.
• 6+ years with modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Next.js, TypeScript).
• Deep hands-on experience with AWS solutioning, including designing and deploying production applications.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like CloudFormation or Terraform.
• Proven experience building and deploying production-grade AI applications and services.
• Experience with agentic frameworks like LangChain, LangGraph, and LangSmith is a strong plus.
• Strong background in building distributed systems, microservices, and resilient APIs (REST/GraphQL) on cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Demonstrated ability to influence technical strategy and lead architecture decisions across global teams.
• Excellent communication skills with experience working effectively across time zones and cultures.
• Working experience with foundational AI services, with a desire to use a unified platform like AWS Bedrock for Generative AI development and deployment.

Education and Certifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent years of industry experience.
• AWS cloud Certification or any ERP foundation certificate is a plus.

We Offer

• The Okta Experience
  • Supporting Your Well-Being
  • Driving Social Impact
  • Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community

About the Company

Okta is the leading independent provider of identity for the enterprise. The Okta Identity Cloud enables organizations to securely connect the right people to the right technologies at the right time. With over 7,000 pre-built integrations to applications and infrastructure providers, Okta customers can easily and securely use the best technologies for their business. More than 19,300 organizations, including JetBlue, Nordstrom, Slack, T-Mobile, Takeda, Teach for America, and Twilio, trust Okta to help protect the identities of their workforces and customers.

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.

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