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Okta

Principal Forward Deployed Engineer

Okta
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about 3 hours ago
Toronto, Canada +3 moreStaff+
H1B Sponsor

Base Salary

$240k - $369k/yr

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 executive audiences.
  • Resolve complex technical and political challenges.
  • Set standards for evaluation and observability metrics.
  • Build leverage through reusable modules and internal tooling.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in shipping production software.
  • Deep knowledge of identity protocols like OAuth 2.0 and SAML.
  • Fluency in agent security standards and frameworks.
  • Expertise in fine-grained authorization methods.
  • 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 executives.
  • High agency and a founder's mindset applied to building functions.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Paid leave including PTO and parental leave.
  • Immersive in-person onboarding experience.

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