Staff Product Security Engineer, Reviews

Okta Inc

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Bellevue, WAChicago, ILNew York, NYSan Francisco, CAToronto, Ontario, CanadaWashington, DC
Salary
$180,000–$247,500 / yr
Posted
24 days ago

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $193k
This role $214k
$143k most similar roles pay here $259k

This role pays more than 66% of similar roles. Most pay $163,125–$222,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $214k versus about $193k 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 152 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $184,000–$253,000 across 152 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Staff Product Security Engineer, Reviews

As a Staff Product Security Engineer at Okta, you will join a dedicated team to ensure the security of Okta’s platforms and features by conducting thorough security reviews, guiding engineering teams in secure development practices, and managing externally reported vulnerabilities. Day-to-day responsibilities include performing code reviews, penetration testing, and architectural assessments while developing tools to automate security processes. You will also communicate risks and remediation strategies through documentation and presentations. The ideal candidate has expertise in authentication protocols like SAML, OAuth, and OIDC, as well as a deep understanding of web applications and secure design principles. Proficiency in languages such as Java, Go, Python, and C/C++ is essential, along with strong communication skills to mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on secure development practices. Additionally, experience in assessing AI-integrated software architectures and securing Large Language Models against emerging threats is highly valued.

What you'll do

  • Conduct comprehensive security reviews and threat modeling of new features.
  • Perform manual secure code reviews across multiple programming languages.
  • Develop and automate tools to detect and mitigate software vulnerabilities.
  • Lead product security incidents, assess risks, and drive remediation efforts.
  • Mentor junior engineers on secure development practices and coding standards.
  • Represent Okta externally through security research and conference presentations.
  • Assess Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI-integrated architectures for security.

What we're looking for

  • Deep technical understanding of web applications and backend services.
  • Expertise in authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC) and secure development practices.
  • Proficiency in conducting manual code reviews and penetration testing.
  • Ability to develop security tools and automate vulnerability detection processes.
  • Strong communication skills for risk assessment and remediation guidance.
  • Experience assessing Large Language Models (LLMs) and securing AI-integrated software.
  • Knowledge of cryptographic principles and secure implementation practices.

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