Senior Software Engineer - Identity Threat Protection

📋 Description

• • Join Okta, The World’s Identity Company, as a Senior Software Engineer on the cutting-edge Identity Threat Protection (ITP) team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a next-generation security platform that leverages Okta AI to proactively defend against evolving threats. You will be instrumental in building a comprehensive risk graph and integrating advanced security measures into authentication and authorization decisions, placing identity at the core of business security and growth.
• • As a Senior Software Engineer, you will own and manage the entire lifecycle of cloud-native security products, from conceptualization and design through development, delivery, and ongoing support. This involves tackling complex security challenges and contributing to innovative solutions that protect our customers.
• • You will collaborate closely with a diverse group of professionals, including product managers, designers, data scientists, ML engineers, support teams, and documentation specialists. Your ability to communicate effectively and foster strong cross-functional relationships will be key to success.
• • We are committed to engineering excellence. This means actively participating in rigorous code reviews, writing comprehensive unit and functional tests, and adhering to high programming standards to ensure the delivery of robust, high-quality enterprise software.
• • The ITP team operates with agile release cycles, emphasizing individual ownership and a fast-paced, innovative, and flexible work environment. You will have the chance to work on stimulating security projects, explore emerging technologies, and solve intricate security and machine learning challenges.
• • Your role will involve designing, developing, and deploying scalable, secure, and reliable cloud-native applications. You will contribute to the architecture and implementation of features that enhance Okta's Identity Threat Protection capabilities, ensuring our platform remains at the forefront of the industry.
• • You will be expected to demonstrate a strong aptitude for software engineering best practices, including design patterns, scalability considerations, security engineering principles, and object-oriented design. A player-coach mentality is valued, where you can both contribute technically and mentor others.
• • The team is dedicated to ensuring customer success. You will participate in rotations to expeditiously unblock customers and ensure they can leverage the full power of Okta's ITP solutions, contributing directly to customer satisfaction and retention.
• • This role offers the chance to work with a talented and passionate team that is redefining cloud authentication and identity security. You will be part of a company that celebrates diverse perspectives and is committed to building a world where identity belongs to everyone.
• • You will contribute to the continuous evaluation of threats and the construction of a comprehensive risk graph, enhancing the intelligence and effectiveness of our security offerings.
• • The position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous learning, staying abreast of the latest advancements in security, AI, and cloud technologies.
• • You will play a vital role in ensuring the security and integrity of our platform, safeguarding sensitive user data and protecting organizations from sophisticated cyber threats.
• • The work involves developing and maintaining robust APIs, microservices, and backend systems that power our security products.
• • You will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• • We encourage a culture of innovation, where you can propose and implement new ideas to improve our products and processes.
• • Your contributions will directly impact the security posture of thousands of organizations worldwide, making this a highly impactful and rewarding role.