Software Architect

Okta Inc

Hybrid

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Bellevue, WAChicago, ILNew York, NYSan Francisco, CAWashington, DC
Salary: $274,000–$376,200 / yr
Posted: 7 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $325k

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About Okta Inc

Okta, Inc. is an American identity and access management company based in San Francisco. It provides cloud software that helps companies manage and secure user authentication into applications, and for developers to build identity controls into applications, websites, web services, and devices.[

Okta Inc currently has 155 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $184,000–$253,000 across 155 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Software Architect

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Join the Auth0Lab team as a senior Software Architect (P6) to explore new identity products and features for GenAI applications. You will lead industry-wide initiatives, develop proof of concepts, and create samples and SDKs to simplify the use of Auth0 capabilities. This role requires deep expertise in cloud services and developer tooling, with a focus on shaping the future of authentication and authorization. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of software development experience, including at least four years in identity technologies and three years in developer tools or equivalent passion. Key skills include rapid learning, problem-solving, and understanding customer needs to inform strategic decisions. The position involves frequent collaboration within a team that has previously incubated groundbreaking products like Auth0 FGA, emphasizing the importance of hands-on work alongside high-level industry thinking.

Skills

Python JavaScript Go Kubernetes Docker CI/CD AWS Azure GCP PostgreSQL MongoDB OAuth OpenID Connect MCP A2A SDK development Cloud cost optimization Large scale distributed systems设计

What you'll do

Implement proof of concepts and demos for new Auth0 products and features.
Lead industry-wide efforts on identity protocols like MCP and A2A.
Develop samples and SDKs to facilitate the use of Auth0 capabilities.
Conduct market research to inform company strategy and investment decisions.
Continuously iterate on problem understanding based on customer feedback and trends.

What we're looking for

10+ years of software development experience
4+ years of identity-related cloud service experience
3+ years in developer tooling or strong passion and relevant skills
Ability to design large-scale distributed systems (preferred)
Expertise in implementing proof of concepts and industry-wide protocols
Strong understanding of customer needs and iterative problem-solving
Excellent communication and teamwork skills

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