Senior Software Engineer

Okta

USAFull-time2026-10-10 → 2026-11-10

Core

Design, implement, and own high-performance, scalable data-platform components and streaming infrastructure.

Role type

Senior Software Engineer (Data Platform & Distributed Systems)

Builds

Streaming infrastructure, distributed data services, and scalable data-platform components

Domain

Data Engineering / Distributed Systems

Required skills

Software development, API design, Computer science fundamentals, Backend development, Database management, Cloud computing, System design, Performance tuning, Code review, Mentoring

Preferred skills

Cloud-based distributed computing, Messaging and data-processing systems, Storage and compute systems, Coordinators and schedulers, Security or identity infrastructure, Major public cloud providers, Large-scale data integration, Batch and online systems, High-volume distributed systems, React

Technologies

Java, TypeScript, Ruby, Go, Python, MySQL, Redis, PostgreSQL, React

Responsibilities

Design and implement scalable data-platform components, Build and optimize streaming infrastructure, Collaborate on system design and implementation, Debug production issues, Coach and mentor engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities

About Okta

Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please use this Form to request an accommodation.