Staff Backend Engineer, Identity Threat Protection

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human<br><br></strong>Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.<br><br>This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.</p></div><p><strong>The Identity Threat Protection Team</strong></p> <p>Identity Threat Protection (ITP), powered by cutting-edge Okta AI, shatters the mold of traditional login security. We deliver <strong>real-time, surgical defense</strong> against the most sophisticated and rapidly evolving threats. By deeply integrating with existing security infrastructure, ITP relentlessly analyzes user behavior and system data to <strong>proactively hunt down and neutralize risks</strong> before they impact our customers.</p> <p>Join an elite team of full-stack engineers, visionary data scientists, and pioneering ML engineers. We are not just redefining cloud authentication—we are engineering the <strong>next-gen security platform</strong> that continuously evaluates global threats and constructs a <strong>comprehensive, dynamic risk</strong>. ITP stands as the <strong>uncompromising guardian</strong> of trust and security, placing decisive risk prioritization at the core of every authentication and authorization decision.</p> <p><a href="https://www.okta.com/products/identity-threat-protection/">Identity Threat Protection with Okta AI</a></p> <p><strong>The Staff Software Engineer Opportunity</strong></p> <p>Okta is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to be a <strong>driving force</strong> on the ITP engineering team. This is your chance to dive into the deep end and <strong>solve the most critical and complex security challenges</strong> facing enterprises today. We seek a candidate who has not just experience, but a <strong>proven record</strong> of designing, building, launching, and <strong>scaling world-class security products</strong>—from concept to global deployment.</p> <p>You will be a <strong>technical cornerstone</strong> of a team that lives and breathes elegant solutions and uncompromising quality. Our philosophy is rooted in relentless automated testing, rigorous code reviews, and the design of systems for massive, planetary-scale operations. As a Staff Engineer, you are a <strong>player-coach and a standard-setter</strong>, demonstrating absolu