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Okta

Principal Forward Deployed Engineer

Okta
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about 21 hours ago
London, United KingdomStaff+
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Responsibilities

  • Own the reference architecture for agent identity.
  • Lead the hardest and most strategic deployments.
  • Raise the technical bar by reviewing architectures and coaching engineers.
  • Shape the product roadmap based on synthesized patterns.
  • Represent Okta as a technical authority to high-level stakeholders.
  • Resolve complex technical and political challenges across accounts.
  • Set standards for evaluation and observability metrics.
  • Build leverage for the team through reusable modules and tooling.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in shipping production software with a focus on distributed systems and identity.
  • Expertise in identity protocols such as OAuth 2.0, OIDC, and SAML.
  • Fluency in agent security standards and frameworks like OWASP and NIST.
  • Experience with fine-grained authorization methods and policy engines.
  • Hands-on experience with AI integrations across major platforms.
  • Proven ability to set technical direction and mentor engineers.
  • Strong customer-facing skills and credibility with technical and executive audiences.
  • High agency and a founder's mindset for building functions.
  • Willingness to travel up to 35% of the time.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage and financial benefits.
  • Paid time off and parental leave.
  • Immersive in-person onboarding experience.

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