Staff Software Engineer
Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Wed, Sep 30, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days
Job Summary
Experienced in full stack development, the full-time Staff Software Engineer will define and drive the architectural vision for Okta's UI platform infrastructure, collaborating with a globally distributed team to build scalable, mission-critical systems in a hybrid work environment.
Key responsibilities
- Define, own, and drive the architectural vision and technical roadmap for major UI platform subsystems, securing buy-in across feature teams
- Serve as the definitive design reviewer for high-impact proposals, ensuring long-term technical integrity and maintainability
- Shape a culture of continuous learning by mentoring Senior Engineers and establishing best practices for reusable components and design patterns
Required qualifications
- 5+ years of software development experience
- Expertise in software architecture and implementation, with a strong background in Java, Python, or C++, and experience with frameworks like Spring, React.js, or Node.js
- Strong grasp of software engineering designs, principles, and practices focused on scalable and maintainable systems
- Ability to distill complex concepts into simple, easy-to-understand narratives
- U.S. person status, as defined by relevant federal regulations
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