Staff Software Engineer

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.

• 9+ years in Python and its libraries (e.g., Pandas, Boto3) for data manipulation, ETL processes, and developing serverless functions to interact with foundational AI services on platforms like AWS Bedrock.
• 6+ years with modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Next.js, TypeScript), and an ability to collaborate effectively with Product & Design.
• Deep hands-on experience with AWS solutioning, including designing and deploying production applications using core services such as AWS EC2, AWS Lambda, Amazon S3, Amazon RDS, and API Gateway. Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like CloudFormation or Terraform is essential.
• 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

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The Okta Experience

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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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