Okta is building a world where identity belongs to you. As a Software Engineer II on the Passwordless Team, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend (or full-stack) solutions that power identity security at enterprise scale. You will help enterprises and consumers embrace a passwordless future by building cutting-edge phishing-resistant authenticators and passkey solutions.
What You'll Do
- Partner closely with product managers and designers to bring phishing-resistant authenticators to life.
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend (or full-stack) solutions.
- Deeply understand user needs and translate them into robust technical solutions.
- Champion code quality, maintainability, and best practices to ensure reliability and security.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies in identity and security.
What We're Looking For
- 2+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on backend or full-stack engineering.
- Deep proficiency in Java, including object-oriented design, multithreading, and performance optimization.
- Experience designing and building scalable, distributed systems and RESTful APIs.
- Solid understanding of secure coding practices, authentication/authorization protocols (OAuth, OIDC, SAML), and identity management concepts.
- Good understanding of modern cloud infrastructure (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality, maintainable code, with a focus on automated testing and CI/CD practices.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex systems.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, and other engineers.
- Ability to submit documentation establishing U.S. Person status upon hire.
Nice to Have
- Experience with FIDO2 WebAuthn, Passkeys and other types of phishing-resistant authentications.
Technical Stack
- Java
- RESTful APIs
- AWS, GCP, Azure
Team & Environment
You'll be joining the Passwordless Team, building the next generation of identity security solutions.
Benefits & Compensation
- Equity (where applicable)
- Bonus
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Flexible spending account
- Paid leave (including PTO and parental leave)
- Compensation: $140,000—$192,500 USD (San Francisco Bay Area base salary range)
Work Mode
This is an onsite role based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.
