Staff Backend Engineer, Identity Threat Protection

Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human

Identity 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

This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.

This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. Were all in on this mission. If you are too, lets talk.

The Identity Threat Protection Team

Identity Threat Protection (ITP), powered by cutting-edge Okta AI, shatters the mold of traditional login security We deliver real-time, surgical defense against the most sophisticated and rapidly evolving threats

By deeply integrating with existing security infrastructure, ITP relentlessly analyzes user behavior and system data to proactively hunt down and neutralize risks before they impact our customers.

Join an elite team of full-stack engineers, visionary data scientists, and pioneering ML engineers We are not just redefining cloud authentication—we are engineering the next-gen security platform that continuously evaluates global threats and constructs a comprehensive, dynamic risk

ITP stands as the uncompromising guardian of trust and security, placing decisive risk prioritization at the core of every authentication and authorization decision.

Identity Threat Protection with Okta AI

The Staff Software Engineer Opportunity

Okta is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to be a driving force on the ITP engineering team This is your chance to dive into the deep end and solve the most critical and complex security challenges facing enterprises today

We seek a candidate who has not just experience, but a proven record of designing, building, launching, and scaling world-class security products —from concept to global deployment.

You will be a technical cornerstone of a team that lives and breathes elegant solutions and uncompromising quality Our philosophy is rooted in relentless automated testing, rigorous code reviews, and the design of systems for massive, planetary-scale operations

As a Staff Engineer, you are a player-coach and a standard-setter , demonstrating absolute excellence in software engineering.Our environment is high-speed, fiercely innovative, and highly autonomous , utilizing agile cycles where individual ownership is paramount

If you crave stimulating, mission-critical security projects, pioneering emerging technologies, and conquering c