Staff Engineer in AI-Native Development

Lead the engineering efforts at Okta as a Staff Backend Engineer, focusing on AI-native practices for a secure digital credential ecosystem. Influence the future of identity with reusable, tamper-proof technology. In this role, you will drive the technical direction for our Verifiable Digital Credentials (VDCs) platform. Working with a team of talented engineers, you’ll set the standard for high-quality code and AI integration within development processes. This position demands a deep understanding of backend architecture and experience in cloud environments. Key Responsibilities:

• Define and implement technical architecture for VDCs
• Promote high standards through rigorous code reviews
• Oversee operational health and incident management
• Encourage AI integration in the software lifecycle
• Tackle technical debt across engineering processes

Requirements:

• Expertise in Java or Node.js for backend systems
• Familiarity with web authentication and security protocols
• Experience with AWS cloud architecture
• Ability to shape team practices and mentor peers
• Hands-on experience with identity frameworks is advantageous

Join Okta to innovate in the identity space and facilitate the transition to digital credentials. #J-18808-Ljbffr