Okta is looking to build the future of secure, enterprise-grade AI Agents and needs a Principal Engineer to design and build intelligent, user-facing experiences and end-to-end AI solutions.
Requirements
10+ years in software engineering, with deep expertise in front-end development (8+ years in modern frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular).
6+ years with backend systems design and development (Python preferred, Java, Node.js, or Go).
Proven experience integrating LLMs and MCPs into production-ready, user-facing applications.
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 front-end interfaces that bring our AI capabilities to life for employees and customers.
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
Some roles may require travel to one of our office locations for in-person onboarding.
Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation.
Okta is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations.
Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or related field (not explicitly mentioned but implied)
