Staff Software Engineer - UI Platform

<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><div class="SingleJob-content"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Overview</strong></p> <p>At Okta, we are building a world where anyone can safely use any technology, and within Okta Platform R&amp;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. We are looking for an experienced full stack <strong>Staff Software Engineer </strong>(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.</p> <p>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. 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.</p> <p><strong>In this role, you’ll get to…</strong></p> <ul> <li>Define, own, and drive the architectural vision and technical roadmap for a major UI platform subsystem (e.g., UI modernization journeys,&nbsp; internationalization infrastructure, versioning strategies), securing buy-in across dependent feature teams.</li> <li>Serve as the definitive design reviewer for high-impact proposals and cross-team interface specifications, ensuring long-term technical integrity and maintainability.</li> <li>Drive cross-functional alignment and resolve technical ambiguity for initiatives spanning multiple product teams, translating high-level product strategy into actionable technical architecture.</li> <li>Shape a culture of continuous learning by proactively sharing knowledge, mentoring Senior Engineers, and