Okta is looking to build a world where Identity belongs to you by designing and building intelligent, user-facing experiences and end-to-end AI solutions that power them, specifically focusing on secure, enterprise-grade AI Agents.
Requirements
- 10+ years in software engineering, with a strong emphasis on backend systems design and development (8+ years in Python preferred, Java, Node.js, or Go).
- 6+ years with modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Angular), principles of accessibility (a11y), and an ability to collaborate effectively with Product & Design.
- Proven experience building and deploying production-grade AI applications and services.
- Experience with agentic frameworks like LangChain, LangGraph, and LangSmith is a strong plus.
- Strong background in building distributed systems, microservices, and resilient APIs (REST/GraphQL) on cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).
- Demonstrated ability to influence technical strategy and lead architecture decisions across global teams.
- Excellent communication skills with experience working effectively across time zones and cultures.
Responsibilities
- Drive the architecture and design of AI solutions, leading cross-functional initiatives across Product, Design, and Data Science.
- Design, build, and refine the core backend services that power our AI solutions, including LLM orchestration, RAG pipelines, and generative AI features.
- Build high-performance Agentic Experiences (AX) for web and mobile, engineered for streaming responses and low latency.
- Champion observability and operational excellence to ensure our AI services meet enterprise-grade standards for reliability and performance.
- Develop robust backend services to power our AI solutions, including LLM orchestration, RAG pipelines, and generative AI features
- Enable the successful delivery of key AI projects through technical leadership and hands-on execution.
- Mentor engineers, raising the bar on technical craftsmanship and solution quality across the full stack.
Other
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or related field.
- Travel to one of our office locations for in-person onboarding may be required.
- Must be willing to work in a hybrid environment.
- Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Reasonable accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities.
