Staff Software Engineer, MacOS

San FranciscoFull-time$174k2026-09-28 → 2026-11-10

Core

Architect, build, and scale critical macOS software and services for Okta's security and identity platform, acting as a key technical leader and force multiplier.

Role type

Staff Software Engineer (macOS client platform)

Builds

macOS client software and services for enterprise identity and access management

Domain

Cybersecurity / Identity and Access Management / macOS ecosystem

Required skills

macOS/iOS development (Swift), advanced debugging (Xcode, LLDB, Instruments), CI/CD, automated testing, architectural design, technical mentorship, AI coding assistant usage

Preferred skills

Cryptography, endpoint security (Secure Enclave, MDM), Identity protocols (FIDO, OIDC/OAuth), cybersecurity principles

Technologies

Swift, Xcode, LLDB, Instruments, CI/CD pipelines, AI coding assistants (Claude, GitHub Copilot)

Responsibilities

Translate strategic business objectives into technical roadmaps; lead design and implementation of new features from conception to deployment; mentor Staff and Senior engineers; raise technical bar through code standards and testing; create technical documentation; prototype emerging security trends

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with significant mentorship and strategy responsibilities

About Okta

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