Okta is looking for an Associate Software Engineer to join our Agentic AI Platform team. You will build foundational services for secure, enterprise-grade AI agents, gaining hands-on experience with cloud-native development and infrastructure as code.
What You'll Do
- Build and debug scalable application logic using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and event-driven services like SQS/SNS.
- Automate the deployment and management of cloud resources using tools like Terraform and AWS CDK.
- Support automated deployment pipelines and monitor system health through AWS CodePipeline and CloudWatch.
- Work with Engineering, Product Management, and Security teams to solve technical and non-technical challenges.
- Participate in test-driven development, design sessions, and code reviews for mission-critical AI infrastructure.
What We're Looking For
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field with a graduation date between December 2024 and June 2026.
- Solid programming skills in a language like Java, Kotlin, or Python for building backend logic, with a specific interest in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) to provision and manage AWS resources.
- Foundational knowledge of microservices and REST APIs, with an understanding of how to implement them using cloud-native patterns like AWS Lambda and API Gateway.
- An understanding of how backend systems connect to user experiences, with some familiarity in JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks like React.
- Ability to apply data structures and algorithms to solve complex challenges in Cloud-AI integration, focusing on scalable processing and efficient data retrieval within the AWS ecosystem.
- U.S. Person status (e.g., a U.S. Citizen, National, Lawful Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee) upon hire.
Nice to Have
- A deep interest in building distributed systems on AWS, with a focus on Integrations and AI solutions.
- Familiarity with Web Services and Event Driven Frameworks which help to deliver scalable products.
- Familiarity developing containerized applications and deploying them to Kubernetes on cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- You’ve built, broken, and rebuilt software applications, demonstrating creative thinking and a desire to build real-world products.
Technical Stack
- Compute & Messaging: AWS Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, SNS
- Infrastructure & CI/CD: Terraform, AWS CDK, AWS CodePipeline, CloudWatch
- Languages: Java, Kotlin, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, React
- Platforms: Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, Azure
Team & Environment
You will join the Agentic AI Platform team at Okta.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $115,000—$158,400 USD
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Flexible spending account
- Paid leave (including PTO and parental leave)
- Equity (where applicable)
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role based in San Francisco.
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.
