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Staff Software Engineer - Identity Security

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Okta

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level

AI generated summary

  • You should have a passion for learning, 8+ years in software development, full-stack skills, and be proficient in Node.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript. Enjoy collaborating in a remote-friendly setting.
  • You will design secure features, collaborate with teams, enhance user experience, maintain full-stack capabilities, debug issues, participate in on-call rotations, and evaluate new tech for improvements.

Requirements

  • - Have a passion for learning.
  • - Like owning, designing and driving features.
  • - Enjoy greenfield development and iterating on existing features.
  • - Are comfortable writing, and operating full-stack applications.
  • - Are familiar with Node.js and RESTful APIs.
  • - Have a good understanding of JavaScript and TypeScript.
  • - Enjoy being part of a highly collaborative, remote-friendly environment.
  • - Have at least 8 years of software development experience.
  • Helpful, but not required:
  • - Have experience working in distributed teams and work environments.
  • - Have experience working with React and Styled Components.
  • - Have experience building and maintaining Kubernetes microservices.

Responsibilities

  • Help design secure, performant, cross-platform browser-based and backend features.
  • Collaborate inside your team to solve technical and non-technical challenges.
  • Work closely with Product and Design to determine the optimal user experience.
  • Build new and maintain existing features by contributing across the full technical stack.
  • Debug and resolve production issues and implement fixes for them.
  • Be a part of the team's on-call rotations.
  • Evaluate new technologies and techniques to improve overall practices.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the role of Staff Software Engineer - Identity Security at Okta?

The primary focus is on building and maintaining the Attack Protection feature set to detect and mitigate attacks on user authentication flows.

What technologies should candidates be familiar with for this position?

Candidates should be familiar with Node.js, RESTful APIs, JavaScript, and TypeScript.

Is greenfield development a part of this role?

Yes, the role involves greenfield development as well as iterating on existing features.

How many years of software development experience are required for this position?

Candidates are required to have at least 8 years of software development experience.

Are there opportunities for collaboration in this role?

Yes, there are extensive opportunities for collaboration with team members, as well as with Product and Design teams.

What is the salary range for this position in California?

The annual base salary range for this position in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area) is between $160,000—$240,000 USD.

Does Okta provide benefits for its employees?

Yes, Okta offers a range of benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), flexible spending accounts, and paid leave.

Is experience with React and Kubernetes required for this role?

No, experience with React and Kubernetes is helpful but not required.

Will the staff engineer be part of an on-call rotation?

Yes, being a part of the team's on-call rotations is a responsibility included in this role.

What kind of work environment does Okta promote?

Okta promotes a highly collaborative and remote-friendly environment, allowing employees to work productively in a setting that suits their needs.

Okta

The World's Identity Company

Technology
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2009
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

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.

Benefits

  • Healthcare

  • Sick pay insurance

  • Pension scheme

  • Dental