Okta

Technology

StaffSoftwareEngineer

CA$175–245k ~AI est. Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Staff Software Engineer at Okta. Skills: Client-side security, Identity platform, Device authentication. Drive cross-functional collaboration. Lead design and implementation”

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Solve complex challenges

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5-7 years software development experience, 3+ years Swift experience, 3+ years UIKit/SwiftUI experience, Expert knowledge client-side technologies, Deep understanding design patterns, Deep understanding scalability patterns, Deep understanding security engineering, Deep understanding object-oriented principles, Experience fast-paced agile environments, Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Nice to Have

Understanding Identity and Access Management protocols, Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, Knowledge of secure coding practices

What You'll Do.

Drive cross-functional collaboration

Lead design and implementation

Define engineering best practices

Champion engineering best practices

Make critical contributions technical designs

Make critical contributions architectural decisions

Mentor other engineers

Coach other engineers

Develop high-quality software

Maintain high-quality software

Drive improvements testing strategies

Drive improvements CI/CD strategies

Create technical documentation

Maintain technical documentation

Foster knowledge sharing

Champion adoption AI-native practices

Utilize AI coding assistants

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration; Product, Design, QA

Communication Scope

Articulate complex concepts

Process & Methodology

Agile environments, CI/CD, Automated testing

Full Job Description

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. Get to know Okta Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology—anywhere, on any device or app. Our Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds enable secure yet flexible access, authentication, and automation that transform how people move through the digital world, putting Identity at the heart of business security and growth. At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can improve us with their unique experiences. Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you. Device Identity and Access Organization The Device Identity and Access organization is at the forefront of Okta’s Zero Trust vision. As a foundational pillar within Okta Research and Development (ORD), our mission is to transform the device itself into a secure, trusted, and effortless identity factor. We are the teams responsible for ensuring users can seamlessly interact with their work from any endpoint, anywhere in the world. We engineer the end-to-end device experience—from our flagship FastPass, Okta Device Access (ODA), and Device Assurance. Our teams own the continuous authentication pipeline, device lifecycle management, and the sophisticated cloud services that analyze real-time trust and assurance signals to make frictionless, passwordless access a reality across Windows, macOS, iOS, Linux and Android. Our orga

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