Staff Software Engineer, Attack Protection

Staff Software Engineer, Attack Protection Join to apply for the Staff Software Engineer, Attack Protection role at Okta for Developers . Get to know Okta Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth. At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box – we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences. Join our team We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you. The End User Protection Team Auth0 is an easy‑to‑implement authentication and authorization platform designed by developers for developers. We ensure access to applications is safe, secure, and seamless for the more than 100 million daily logins worldwide. Our modern approach to identity enables this Tier‑0 global service to deliver convenience, privacy, and security, allowing customers to focus on innovation. The End User Protection team is responsible for building and maintaining Auth0’s Attack Protection capabilities. Cyberattacks, such as credential stuffing and password spraying, often target end users to gain unauthorized access to applications. These attacks pose a significant threat, compromising user accounts and data. The Attack Protection features mitigate these risks by continuously monitoring user login behavior and automatically detecting and blocking malicious activity. They protect users without adding unnecessary friction. The team works closely with our Machine Learning and AI teams to develop and deploy cutting‑edge detection models. This collaboration allows application builders to provide a secure login experience for their users while isolating them from the complexities and ever‑evolving tactics of these attacks. What You’ll Be Doing Be a part of a fast‑paced, agile team. Design and build features using technologies such as Node.js (JavaScript/Typescript), AWS, Azure, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB and Kubernetes. Lead the technical breakdown of highly complex, ambiguous requirements into clear, modular, and actionable engineering tasks, setting the standard for project clarity and velocity. Drive and own the engineering estimation process for large‑scale initiatives, effectively managing risk and communicating technical trade‑offs, timelines, and dependencies to engineering and product leadership. Drive cross‑functional technical projects with other Auth0 and Okta engineering teams, ensuring alignment on service dependencies, security standards, and operational best practices. Act as a key technical collaborator and influencer with internal stakeholders (e.g., Product Management, Security, Infrastructure), proactively aligning technical roadmaps and advocating for architectural changes that support long‑term product vision. Collaborate with industry‑leading experts to implement the cutting‑edge of Identity Protocols and Open Standards such as OpenID Connect, OAuth and SAML. Maintain and operate services at a high scale. Participate in scheduled on‑call rotations. Mentor senior and mid‑level engineers, providing guidance on system design, code quality, testing practices, and career development. Foster a culture of technical excellence and collaborative ownership. What You’ll Bring To The Role Practical experience using Node.js (JavaScript or Typescript) or a similar language. Experience working on systems that are highly reliable, maintainable and scalable. Thorough understanding of application security and cloud security best practices. A systematic problem‑solving approach, coupled with strong communication skills and a sense of ownership and drive. A track record of influencing engineering strategy and driving complex, multi‑quarter projects to completion across organisational boundaries. Demonstrated ability to coach and grow other engineers in areas of system architecture, security, and operational rigour. Experience with cloud environments (AWS and Azure preferred). The ability to communicate your ideas and collaborate with other team members effectively in a remote working environment. Experience designing, analysing, and troubleshooting large‑scale distributed systems. Enthusiasm to work with and learn more about Identity Protocols such as OAuth, OIDC and SAML. And extra credit if you have experience in any of the following Existing knowledge of Identity Protocols such as OAuth, OIDC and SAML. Existing knowledge of security engineering and application security. Proven experience and understanding of architecture principles across infrastructure platforms, security, data, integration, and application layers. P-1018.1 Below is the annual salary range for candidates located in Canada. Your actual salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience. 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. To learn more about our Total Rewards program, please visit: The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in Canada is between: $154,000—$230,000 CAD. What you can look forward to as a Full‑Time Okta employee Amazing Benefits Making Social Impact Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community at Okta Okta cultivates a dynamic work environment, providing the best tools, technology and benefits to empower our employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs. Each organization is unique in the degree of flexibility and mobility in which they work so that all employees are enabled to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves, regardless of where they live. Find your place at Okta today Some roles may require travel to one of our office locations for in‑person onboarding. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Software Development Recruitment notice We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. 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