Principal Software Engineer
Core
Lead the design and implementation of secure database and network device connectors (routers, switches, firewalls) for Okta's Privileged Access Management (PAM) platform, enabling seamless, secure-by-default workflows for modern infrastructure.
Role type
Principal Backend Engineer (P5), technical leader for a new engineering pod
Builds
Secure connector plugins for diverse database environments (SaaS, NoSQL, Relational) and complex network infrastructure on top of the core Zero Standing Privileges (ZSP) platform
Domain
Identity, networking, and security infrastructure (PAM/IAM)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Technical leadership, architectural design, Go programming, distributed systems, cloud-native infrastructure, networking protocols, code quality mentorship
Preferred skills
PAM/IAM domain expertise, resource discovery, credential rotation, agentless communication, Graph databases, policy engines, bootstrapping autonomous remote pods (via careerplan.io/jobs/8064188-principal-software-engineer-at-okta)
Technologies
Go, AWS, Kubernetes, Postgres, ArangoDB, GitHub Actions, Docker, Terraform, Helm
Responsibilities
Lead technical strategy and execution for complex PAM and network access problems; Own connector ecosystems for databases and network infrastructure; Champion code quality and security through deep code reviews; Collaborate globally with Tech Leads to ensure architectural alignment; Participate in global on-call and product support rotations
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
