Staff Software Engineer (UI Platform)

• At Okta, we are building a world where anyone can safely use any technology, and within Okta Platform R&D, we’re specifically focused on protecting the future of work
• We are a globally-minded company dedicated to delighting our customers across the world
• You will be responsible for defining the forward-looking vision for Okta’s UI platform infrastructure
• You will work with a globally distributed engineering team to build the frameworks and systems that empower all feature teams to effectively deliver world-ready software
• You will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining shared libraries and tools used across the entire organization, ensuring accessibility, scalability, and adherence to Okta’s coding standards
• Define, own, and drive the architectural vision and technical roadmap for a major UI platform subsystem (e.g., internationalization and localization infrastructure), securing buy-in across dependent feature teams
• Serve as the definitive design reviewer for high-impact proposals and cross-team interface specifications, ensuring long-term technical integrity and maintainability
• Drive cross-functional alignment and resolve technical ambiguity for initiatives spanning multiple product teams, translating high-level product strategy into actionable technical architecture
• Shape a culture of continuous learning by proactively sharing knowledge, mentoring Senior Engineers, and establishing best practices
• Empower developers by building reusable components and robust design patterns that help other teams deliver world-ready UIs and APIs efficiently
• Be a hands-on contributor, driving the implementation and ensuring the technical quality of the platform’s most complex and foundational components

Benefits

• Work from home opportunities
• Health + Wellness
• Financial Benefits
• Pay + Incentives
• Time Off
• Everyday Living
• Resources

• We are looking for an experienced full stack Staff Software Engineer (with a focus on UI) who is passionate about building large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure in a fast-paced agile environment
• The ideal candidate will be excited about joining a platform team that is driving several cross functional initiatives within the company
• If you are passionate about technical leadership and have a deep expertise in transforming complex products for a global audience, then we want to talk to you
• Expertise in software architecture and implementation, with a strong development background in a language like Java, Python, or C++, and significant experience with frameworks such as Spring, React.js, or Node.js
• You have strong communication skills and can distill complex concepts into simple, easy to understand narratives
• 5+ years of software development experience
• A strong grasp of software engineering designs, principles, and practices, with a focus on building scalable and maintainable systems
• Experience defining and implementing internationalization and localization strategies for large-scale enterprise applications
• Familiarity with globalization testing processes
• Deep, specialized knowledge of Unicode, ISO standards, and localization frameworks, with a proven track record of applying this knowledge to solve complex, company-wide globalization challenges
• Experience being part of a platform team treating developers as customers