Staff Backend Engineer, Identity Threat Protection

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. Were all in on this mission. If you are too lets talk.

The Identity Threat Protection Team

Identity Threat Protection (ITP) powered by cutting-edge Okta AI shatters the mold of traditional login security. We deliver real-time surgical defense against the most sophisticated and rapidly evolving threats. By deeply integrating with existing security infrastructure ITP relentlessly analyzes user behavior and system data to proactively hunt down and neutralize risks before they impact our customers.

Join an elite team of full-stack engineers visionary data scientists and pioneering ML engineers. We are not just redefining cloud authenticationwe are engineering the next-gen security platform that continuously evaluates global threats and constructs a comprehensive dynamic risk. ITP stands as the uncompromising guardian of trust and security placing decisive risk prioritization at the core of every authentication and authorization decision.

Identity Threat Protection with Okta AI

The Staff Software Engineer Opportunity

Okta is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to be a driving force on the ITP engineering team. This is your chance to dive into the deep end and solve the most critical and complex security challenges facing enterprises today. We seek a candidate who has not just experience but a proven record of designing building launching and scaling world-class security productsfrom concept to global deployment.

You will be a technical cornerstone of a team that lives and breathes elegant solutions and uncompromising quality. Our philosophy is rooted in relentless automated testing rigorous code reviews and the design of systems for massive planetary-scale operations. As a Staff Engineer you are a player-coach and a standard-setter demonstrating absolute excellence in software environment is high-speed fiercely innovative and highly autonomous utilizing agile cycles where individual ownership is paramount. If you crave stimulating mission-critical security projects pioneering emerging technologies and conquering complex security and Machine Learning challenges this is your defining career opportunity.

What youll be doing

• Architect and Lead: Command the design development delivery and supportability of cloud-native security productsleading the charge from initial concept to final production-ready implementation.
• Drive Collaboration: Build solid cross-group partnerships and demonstrate exceptional interpersonal communication working closely with engineering product management design support and documentation teams.
• Uphold Excellence: Commit to the highest programming standards through rigorous code reviews and the creation of comprehensive unit and functional tests.
• Lead Remote Teams: Excel at working with remote teams and individuals while relentlessly ensuring product quality agility and velocity.
• Mentor and Empower: Act as a player-coach to mentor groom and educate junior engineers.

What youll bring to the role

• 7 years of experience building Java-based web applications.
• Deep understanding of design patterns scalability patterns security engineering and object-oriented principles.
• Experience thriving in fast-paced software development teams that leverage continuous integration and deployment practices.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work across functions.
• A powerful security background and a proven track record of championing best practices.

And extra credit if you have experience in any of the following!

• Experience building anomaly detection systems or risk systems is a monumental advantage.
• Expertise in cloud security identity and/or authentication protocols.
• Hands-on experience with one or more cutting-edge UI technologies such as Angular ReactJS Backbone and Vue.

Additional requirements:

• This position requires the ability to access federal environments and/or have access to protected federal data. As a condition of employment for this position the successful candidate must be able to submit documentation establishing U.S. Person status (e.g. a U.S. Citizen National Lawful Permanent Resident Refugee or Asylee. 22 CFR 120.15) upon hire.

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