Staff Software Engineer, AI
$194k - $267kOkta, Inc.
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. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk. The Global AI Engineering TeamAt Okta, you'll be part of a unified global AI engineering team that spans the US and India. You'll work on cutting-edge applied AI projects while shaping the platform foundations that make secure, scalable AI possible at enterprise scale. If you're passionate about building AI that is smarter, faster, and always secure , this is your opportunity to make an impact.
The Staff Software Engineer OpportunityAt Okta, we're building the future of secure, enterprise-grade AI Agents . We're looking for a Staff Engineer to join our global AI Engineering team. In this role, you will be designing and building the intelligent, user-facing experiences and the end-to-end AI solutions that power them.
This role will you'll play a key role in designing and developing platforms and services that support Okta's internal transformation. You'll help build the infrastructure and applications that make intelligent automation and GenAI real for our workforce - all while ensuring performance, security, and reliability at enterprise scale.This is a hands-on IC role for someone who thrives on system design, loves to build, and wants to grow their influence across a fast-moving engineering team. This person will also set technical direction, mentor others, and partner closely with our India-based counterparts as part of one global team.
What you'll be doingDesign, build, and refine the front-end interfaces that bring our AI capabilities to life for employees and customers.
Build high-performance Agentic Experiences (AX) for web and mobile, engineered for streaming responses and low latency.
Champion observability and operational excellence to ensure our AI services meet enterprise-grade standards for reliability and performance.
Develop robust backend services to power our AI solutions, including LLM orchestration, RAG pipelines, and generative AI features
Enable the successful delivery of key AI projects through technical leadership and hands-on execution.
Mentor engineers, raising the bar on technical craftsmanship and solution quality across the full stack.
Collaborate with India-based peers to ensure globally aligned designs, shared roadmaps, and scalable architectures.
Partner with Security, Data, and Infrastructure teams to ensure AI adoption is secure, reliable, and enterprise-ready
- 7+ years in software engineering, with deep expertise in front-end development (5+ years in modern frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular).
- 4+ years with backend systems design and development (Python preferred, Java, Node.js, or Go).
- A strong commitment to building accessible (a11y) and inclusive user experiences while collaborating effectively with Product & Design.
- Proven experience integrating LLMs and MCPs into production-ready, user-facing applications.
- Experience with agentic frameworks like LangChain, LangGraph, and LangSmith is a strong plus.
- Strong background in building distributed systems, microservices, and resilient APIs (REST/GraphQL) on cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).
- Demonstrated ability to influence technical strategy and lead architecture decisions across global teams.
- Excellent communication skills with experience working effectively across time zones and cultures.
- Amazing Benefits
- Making Social Impact
- Fostering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at Okta
Okta cultivates a dynamic work environment, providing the best tools, technology and benefits to empower our employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs. Each organization is unique in the degree of flexibility and mobility in which they work so that all employees are enabled to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves, regardless of where they live. Find your place at Okta today!
Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please use this Form to request an accommodation.
Okta is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy at
ir needs. Each organization is unique in the degree of flexibility and mobility in which they work so that all employees are enabled to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves, regardless of where they live. Find your place at Okta today!
Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please use this Form to request an accommodation.
Okta is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy at
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Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in San Francisco Bay Area. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit:
The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between: $194,000—$267,000 USDThe Okta Experience
- Supporting Your Well-Being
- Driving Social Impact
- Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community
We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.
Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding pleaseuse this Form to request an accommodation. Notice for New York City Applicants & Employees: Okta may use Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT), as defined by New York City Local Law 144, that use artificial intelligence, machine learning, or other automated processes to assist in our recruitment and hiring process. In accordance with NYC Local Law 144, if you are an applicant or employee residing in New York City, pleaseclick here to view our full NYC AEDT Notice.$160k - $260k
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