Description
Okta is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join its Device Authenticators engineering team. The ideal candidate will leverage their deep expertise in Apple (macOS and iOS) client software development to architect, build, and scale critical software and services at the heart of Okta's security and identity platform.
Opportunity
This is a high-visibility, hands-on opportunity to define the architectural vision, pioneer new capabilities, and drive the technical strategy to solve complex, company-wide challenges and shape the future of Okta's device identity ecosystem. You will act as a key technical leader,a player-coach and force multiplier,by setting the technical standard, mentoring and coaching engineers, and partnering with engineering leadership and product management to translate strategic business objectives into actionable, scalable technical roadmaps.
Responsibilities
- Partner closely with Product Management, Engineering Directors, and Principal Architects to translate strategic business objectives into technical roadmaps.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration with Product, Design, and QA to ensure the seamless delivery of critical engineering initiatives.
- Lead the design and implementation of new features and services, taking ownership from conception to deployment.
- Act as a force multiplier across multiple teams, mentoring senior engineers, guiding technical design reviews, and raising the engineering bar across the entire pillar.
- Raise the technical bar through rigorous code standards, comprehensive automated testing, and modernized CI/CD pipelines, while championing engineering best practices and architectural standards.
- Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation and foster a culture of knowledge sharing within the team and the broader organisation.
- Work within an environment that leverages AI-native engineering practices, utilising AI coding assistants to accelerate delivery.
- Spearhead technical innovation, identifying emerging industry trends and prototyping solutions to keep Okta ahead of the curve.
Minimum Requirements
- 7+ years of progressive software development experience, with a proven track record of designing and building Apple (macOS or iOS) features using Swift.
- Deep expertise with Apple (macOS or iOS) software environments, including design and performance optimisation, security considerations.
- Proven expertise in advanced debugging and performance optimisation using Xcode, LLDB, and Instruments to resolve complex memory issues and concurrency bugs.
- Experience in fast-paced agile environments, with a strong understanding of CI/CD and automated testing.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and influence technical direction.
- Proficiency in leveraging AI coding assistants to accelerate the development lifecycle.
- Cross-platform context with strong conceptual understanding of Apple (macOS or iOS) security features.
Nice-to-haves
- Security domain expertise, such as cryptography, endpoint security concepts, and Identity and Access Management protocols and technologies.
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles, secure coding practices, and certifications like CISSP or Security+.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.