Staff Software Engineer, Okta

• Practical experience using Node.js (JavaScript or Typescript) or a similar language
• Experience working on systems that are highly reliable, maintainable and scalable
• Thorough understanding of application security and cloud security best practices
• A systematic problem-solving approach, coupled with strong communication skills and a sense of ownership and drive
• A track record of influencing engineering strategy and driving complex, multi-quarter projects to completion across organisational boundaries
• Demonstrated ability to coach and grow other engineers in areas of system architecture, security, and operational rigour
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS and Azure preferred)
• The ability to communicate your ideas and collaborate with other team members effectively in a remote working environment
• Experience designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems
• Enthusiasm to work with and learn more about Identity Protocols such as OAuth, OIDC and SAML

Desirable

• Auth0 is an easy-to-implement authentication and authorization platform designed by developers for developers
• We ensure access to applications is safe, secure, and seamless for the more than 100 million daily logins worldwide
• Our modern approach to identity enables this Tier-0 global service to deliver convenience, privacy, and security, allowing customers to focus on innovation
• The End User Protection team is responsible for building and maintaining Auth0’s Attack Protection capabilities
• Cyberattacks, such as credential stuffing and password spraying, often target end users to gain unauthorized access to applications
• These attacks pose a significant threat, compromising user accounts and data
• The Attack Protection features mitigate these risks by continuously monitoring user login behavior and automatically detecting and blocking malicious activity
• They protect users without adding unnecessary friction
• The team works closely with our Machine Learning and AI teams to develop and deploy cutting-edge detection models
• This collaboration allows application builders to provide a secure login experience for their users while isolating them from the complexities and ever-evolving tactics of these attacks
• Be a part of a fast-paced, agile team
• Design and build features using technologies such as Node.js (JavaScript/Typescript), AWS, Azure, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB and Kubernetes
• Lead the technical breakdown of highly complex, ambiguous requirements into clear, modular, and actionable engineering tasks, setting the standard for project clarity and velocity
• Drive and own the engineering estimation process for large-scale initiatives, effectively managing risk and communicating technical trade-offs, timelines, and dependencies to engineering and product leadership
• Drive cross-functional technical projects with other Auth0 and Okta engineering teams, ensuring alignment on service dependencies, security standards, and operational best practices
• Act as a key technical collaborator and influencer with internal stakeholders (e.g., Product Management, Security, Infrastructure), proactively aligning technical roadmaps and advocating for architectural changes that support long-term product vision
• Collaborate with industry-leading experts to implement the cutting-edge of Identity Protocols and Open Standards such as OpenID Connect, OAuth and SAML
• Maintain and operate services at a high scale
• Participate in scheduled on-call rotations
• Mentor senior and mid-level engineers, providing guidance on system design, code quality, testing practices, and career development. Foster a culture of technical excellence and collaborative ownership