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Staff Software Engineer

Leading independent provider of identity for the enterprise, enabling secure connections between people and technology.
$109,500 - $165,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
6+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cybersecurity

Description For Staff Software Engineer

Okta is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Protocols team within Core Identity, a crucial engineering organization responsible for the heart of the Auth0 application. The role involves working with identity and security while building innovative features that extend Auth0's platform capabilities. The position requires expertise in NodeJS (JavaScript/TypeScript), working with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Redis, and deploying services on AWS and Azure.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of software development experience, strong API design skills, and experience with distributed systems. They'll work in a collaborative environment, helping improve core applications and enabling product teams to move faster while maintaining security and reliability.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Building and maintaining secure identity features
  • Improving code and development processes
  • Collaborating across teams (Product, Security, Design, QA)
  • Working with cloud technologies at scale

The role offers competitive compensation ($146,000 - $220,000 CAD), comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge identity and security technologies. The position is remote-friendly and part of a team that's central to Okta's core authentication engine, impacting millions of users daily.

Okta is The World's Identity Company, serving over 19,300 organizations including JetBlue, Nordstrom, Slack, and T-Mobile. They offer a flexible work environment and value diverse perspectives, seeking lifelong learners who can contribute unique experiences to their team.

Last updated 6 days ago

Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer

  • Build innovative features and standards for Auth0's platform
  • Improve and refactor code and development processes
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
  • Design and implement distributed systems at scale

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer

Node.js
JavaScript
TypeScript
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
Redis
  • 6+ years of software development experience
  • Practical experience using Node.js (JavaScript or Typescript)
  • Experience designing, building, and maintaining APIs
  • Experience with distributed systems
  • Strong testing experience (unit, integration, end-to-end, performance)
  • Experience working with Cloud environments
  • Product-focused mindset

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • RRSP with match
  • Healthcare spending
  • Telemedicine
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave

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