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.
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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.