Staff Product Security Engineer

Secure Every Identity, from AI to HumanIdentity 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. The Staff Product Security Engineer OpportunityAs a Staff Product Security Engineer, you will play a critical role in safeguarding Okta’s products by conducting comprehensive security reviews, guiding engineering teams in secure development practices, and handling externally reported vulnerabilities. You will engage in code reviews, penetration testing, and architectural security assessments to ensure the security of Okta’s platforms and features.
Instead, you must possess a deep technical understanding of web applications, backend services, penetration testing methodologies, and secure design principles.
A successful candidate will have expertise in authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC), threat modeling, and a strong desire to automate security processes by building tools that proactively identify vulnerabilities. You will also be responsible for communicating risks, impact, and remediation strategies to developers, leadership, and external audiences through documentation, presentations, and external publications. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate a deep technical background in assessing AI-integrated software architectures and securing Large Language Models (LLMs) against emerging threats and modern vulnerability classes.
The ideal candidate will have an attacker mindset—the ability to think critically, creatively, and like an adversary when solving security challenges. We actively support public disclosure of research and findings through white papers, blog posts, and conference presentations.
What You Will DoConduct security reviews, including design reviews, threat modeling, and penetration testing of new features and major changes.
Perform manual secure code reviews across multiple programming languages.
Identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities, providing clear guidance to engineering teams.
Lead product security incidents, assess risks, and drive remediation efforts.
Develop security tools and automation to improve vulnerability detection and assessment.
Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance to non-security staff on secure development practices.
Represent Okta externally through security research, conference talks, and publications.
Strong experience in penetration testing and secure development practices.
Deep technical background in assessing Large Language Models (LLMs) and securing AI-integrated software architectures.
Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Java, Go, Python, C/C++).
Strong communication skills to explain risks and remediation to developers and leadership.
Ability to automate security testing using LLMs and scripting (Python, Bash, etc.).
Experience leading security incidents and risk assessments.
Desired Skills and AbilitiesExperience in mobile (iOS/Android) and desktop (Windows/macOS) security testing.
Strong cryptographic knowledge and secure implementation practices.
Experience analyzing network protocols and traffic security.
In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, RRSP with a match, healthcare spending, telemedicine, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. 141,000—$193,000 USDThe Okta ExperienceSupporting Your Well-BeingDriving Social ImpactDeveloping Talent and Fostering Connection + CommunityWe are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. 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.
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