Solutions Engineering Associate

Okta Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Boston, MANew York, NY
Salary
$132,000–$182,000 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $191k
This role $157k
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This role pays less than 71% of similar roles. Most pay $150,600–$230,662 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $157k versus about $191k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 130 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $167,000–$233,000 across 130 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Solutions Engineering Associate

Solutions Engineering Associate, Okta is a role focused on helping customers securely connect people to technology through Identity and Access Management solutions. Working within a collaborative team including Sales, Customer Success, and Engineering, you will support the sales cycle by conducting technical discovery, performing product demonstrations, and executing proofs-of-concept. Your daily responsibilities involve demonstrating features like Single Sign-On, Multi-Factor Authentication, and lifecycle management while building custom demo applications and integrations. You will translate complex security concepts into business-focused messaging and respond to technical inquiries during the sales process. The role requires hands-on development experience with JavaScript and Python, along with familiarity with REST APIs, webhooks, and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP. You will solve critical challenges regarding authentication, authorization, and user management using industry standards such as OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and SAML.

What you'll do

  • Support technical discovery, product demonstrations, and proof-of-concepts in partnership with Account Executives.
  • Demonstrate identity solutions including Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and lifecycle management.
  • Build and customize demo applications and integrations using JavaScript and Python.
  • Help customers evaluate and implement identity solutions involving APIs and third-party services.
  • Translate complex technical security concepts into clear, business-focused messaging for diverse audiences.
  • Support RFIs/RFPs and provide technical answers during the sales cycle.
  • Relay customer feedback to Product and Engineering teams to improve company offerings.

What we're looking for

  • You must have 2–3 years of professional experience in a technical, customer-facing, or pre-sales role.
  • You must have hands-on development experience with JavaScript and/or Python.
  • You must have experience working directly with customers in roles such as technical support, implementation, consulting, or sales engineering.
  • You must possess strong communication and presentation skills to explain technical topics to diverse audiences.
  • You must be able to learn new technologies quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
  • Familiarity with identity platforms such as Okta or Auth0 is preferred.
  • Understanding of identity standards and protocols like OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and SAML is preferred.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, REST APIs, webhooks, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is preferred.

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