Staff Software Engineer, Security

About the Position

Staff Software Engineer, Security

Bellevue, Washington

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

• Act as a liaison between the engineering, security, and product orgs to develop innovative requirements for the security roadmap.
• Evangelize security best practices across the engineering org.
• Research, design, implement, and own security-oriented frameworks and features with the common goal of protecting Okta’s customers.
• Routinely participate in cross-vertical code reviews with emphasis on Security.
• Break down complex problems into sub-tasks while prototyping rapidly and iteratively contributing to security initiatives using agile practices.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers in the team.

Requirements

• 8+ years of development experience in designing and implementing software systems in Java, building highly reliable and mission-critical software.
• 4+ years of work experience in designing and implementing security solutions for applications and distributed systems.
• Work experience and excellent understanding in Application Security, Cryptography, Authentication, Authorization, Certificates, and Secrets Management.
• Work experience in using Cloud Service Providers such as AWS and GCP.
• Work experience in using RDBMS like MySQL, good grasp of concepts such as replication and clustering along with familiarity in data stores such as Redis and Elasticsearch.
• Developing and maintaining technical documentation such as cookbooks, design, and architecture docs.
• Good understanding in Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) solutions, including quantum-resistant algorithms, cryptographic migration strategies, and secure integration into enterprise systems.
• Good understanding in designing, developing, and securing production-grade agentic AI systems, including autonomous and multi-agent architectures.
• Troubleshooting and fixing production issues to ensure reliability, security, and performance.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills in security and engineering by leading from the front and excellent grasp of software engineering principles coupled with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strategic problem-solving abilities to assist in planning, scoping, and refining requirements of large and complex initiatives that are ambiguous.
• B.S or M.S in Computer Science or related fields.

Nice to Have

• Software Engineering
• Leadership
• Strategic Problem Solving
• Technical Documentation

We Offer

• Competitive salary range between $194,000-$267,000 USD for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area.
• Competitive salary range between $174,000-$239,000 USD for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington.
• Equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies.

About the Company

The Okta Experience

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

We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.

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