Principal Software Engineer

We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join the SIW Platform team at Okta, a company that provides identity and access management solutions. As a technical leader on this team, you will drive the architectural vision for the Okta Sign-In Widget (SIW), a highly secure, open-source login platform used by millions daily.

Responsibilities:

• Own and drive the technical vision, architecture, and long-term strategy for the SIW platform
• Lead the design and implementation of core platform features and foundational framework components
• Collaborate with Product Management, Design, and other Principal Engineers to shape the product roadmap
• Spearhead the resolution of complex technical challenges
• Champion technical excellence and innovation
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and responsiveness
• Write clean, modular, well-tested, and maintainable code
• Proactively identify and address technical debt and areas for improvement

Requirements:

• 12+ years of software development experience
• 8+ years of experience designing and building complex, enterprise-grade web applications
• Demonstrated experience as a technical leader
• Deep mastery of the modern frontend ecosystem, including React and TypeScript
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to navigate ambiguity
• Proven ability to mentor senior engineers and influence technical direction

Technical Qualifications:

• Familiarity with modern frontend stacks, including JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and tooling like Webpack or Vite
• Solid understanding of modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3
• Familiarity with server-side languages like Java or C#
• Familiarity with testing frameworks like Jest, React Testing Library, or Playwright
• Understanding of web security principles, secure coding practices, and accessibility standards
• Knowledge of IAM protocols like OAuth, OIDC, SAML, and identity management concepts is a strong plus