Staff Software Engineer

BengaluruFull-time2026-09-30 → 2026-11-10

Hybrid

Core

Architecting and building the federated authentication platform (login, onboarding, recovery) for Okta's Identity Engine to enable enterprise-grade secure access.

Role type

Staff Software Engineer (Technical Lead)

Builds

Federated Authentication platform, Identity Engine core orchestration

Domain

Cybersecurity / Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Required skills

Java or C#, distributed systems architecture, backend systems design, technical leadership, mentoring, system scalability, security principles

Preferred skills

IAM protocols (OAuth, OIDC, SAML), cybersecurity principles, secure coding practices

Technologies

Java, C#, OAuth, OIDC, SAML

Responsibilities

Drive technical execution and architecture for the federated authentication platform; Lead design and implementation of core platform features; Collaborate with Product and Design to shape the roadmap; Spearhead resolution of complex technical challenges; Champion technical excellence and innovation; Write clean, modular, well-tested code.

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with significant leadership scope

About Okta

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