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.
The Staff Full Stack Engineer Opportunity
The Access Management group drives billions of authentications every month. The group builds and supports single sign-on, strong authentication, provisioning, and threat protection technologies. Our Access Management service runs in the cloud on a secure, reliable, extensively audited platform with 99.99% availability.
We are looking for an experienced and highly technical full stack software engineer to join the Federated Authentication Platform team. Operating under the larger Access Management group, this team is responsible for building out the authentication pipeline for the Okta Identity Engine leveraging security standards, this platform provides the core orchestration building blocks to create a world class authentication experience. We are looking for smart, innovative and passionate engineers to join the team.
What you’ll be doing
- Design, implement, review and troubleshoot highly scalable backend services and APIs.
- Develop and maintain engaging and responsive user interfaces using modern web frameworks.
- Analyze/Refine Requirements with Product Management, bridging the gap between user needs and technical implementation.
- Work with engineering management to scope and plan engineering efforts across the full stack.
- Collaborate with QA, Product Management, Technical Support, Documentation and UX team
What you’ll bring to the role
- 8+ years of experience building and deploying scalable, reliable, mission-critical software, spanning both frontend and backend development.
- Proficiency with at least one Object-Oriented Backend Language (e.g., Java, C#, Python, Go) and modern JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Experience with a modern frontend framework (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
- Strong understanding of RESTful API design and interaction.
- Experience working with a system of scale
And extra credit if you have experience in any of the following!
- Experience with server-side technologies including caching, asynchronous processing, and multi-threading.
- Experience in TDD or BDD methodologies.
- Knowledge of Identity and Access Management protocols and technologies: OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML, Federation, SSO, etc.
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
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Below is the annual salary range for candidates located in Canada. Your actual salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience. 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. To learn more about our Total Rewards program, please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/can.
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- 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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Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience building scalable software
- Proficiency with Object-Oriented Backend Language
- Experience with modern frontend frameworks
- Strong understanding of RESTful API design
- Experience working with system of scale
Okta Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, mental-health support, and income protection, complemented by preventive care options and wellness resources. These elements indicate robust coverage for both routine needs and more complex situations.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fertility and family‑building benefits. Caregiving resources and flexible arrangements help employees navigate family responsibilities.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible or unlimited PTO, separate sick time, paid holidays, and a company Wellbeing Week provide multiple avenues for time away. This breadth supports rest, recovery, and work‑life balance.
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What We Do
Okta is the leading independent identity provider. The Okta Identity Cloud enables organizations to securely connect the right people to the right technologies at the right time. With more than 7,000 pre-built integrations to applications and infrastructure providers, Okta provides simple and secure access to people and organizations everywhere, giving them the confidence to reach their full potential. More than 10,000 organizations, including JetBlue, Nordstrom, Siemens, Slack, T-Mobile, Takeda, Teach for America, and Twilio, trust Okta to help protect the identities of their workforces and customers.
