Senior Software Engineer, AI Authentication (Auth0)

Okta; Toronto; On-site; CAD 136,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Okta is seeking engineers to help secure identities across GenAI applications. You will build scalable services using modern stacks, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to system design and reliability.

The role emphasizes ownership, writable tests, and iterative development within a security-focused infrastructure. Ideal candidates bring strong JavaScript/TypeScript skills, experience with PostgreSQL and MongoDB, and a passion for secure, scalable identity solutions.

Qualifications

• Solid programming experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and Node.js.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, preferably PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
• Ability to write well-tested, high-quality code.
• Experience in an iterative development environment.
• Strong communication skills and a sense of ownership; ability to work autonomously while seeking help when needed.
• Systematic problem-solving approach.
• Understanding of architecture principles across infrastructure platforms, security, data, integration, and application layers.
• Experience building resilient, scalable products.
• Bonus: knowledge of IAM concepts; experience with AI agents; knowledge of public and secure APIs; curiosity about AI and its intersection with identity and security; familiarity with observability tools such as Datadog, Prometheus, or OpenTelemetry.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable services using TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and senior engineers to deliver features that improve identity and access for GenAI applications.
• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code; participate in code reviews and system-design discussions.
• Contribute to observability, alerting, and reliability of services.
• Continuously learn and grow by working alongside experienced engineers on complex distributed systems.

Skills

TypeScript

Node.js

JavaScript

SQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Testing

System design

Communication

Ownership

Distributed systems

IAM concepts

APIs

Observability

Tools

Datadog

Prometheus

OpenTelemetry

Job description

Overview

Secure Every Identity, from AI to HumanIdentity 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, urgency, and excellence. This is an opportunity to do career‑defining work and to participate in shaping the future of authentication for the Agentic AI era.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable services using TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and senior engineers to deliver features that improve identity and access for GenAI applications.
• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code; participate in code reviews and system‑design discussions.
• Contribute to observability, alerting, and reliability of services.
• Continuously learn and grow by working alongside experienced engineers on complex distributed systems.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Solid programming experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and Node.js runtime environments.
• Practical experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, preferably PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
• Ability to write well‑tested, high‑quality code.
• Experience in an iterative development environment.
• Strong communication skills and a sense of ownership; ability to work autonomously while seeking help when needed.
• Systematic problem‑solving approach.
• Understanding of architecture principles across infrastructure platforms, security, data, integration, and application layers.
• Experience building resilient, scalable products.
• Bonus: knowledge of IAM concepts; experience with AI agents; knowledge of public and secure APIs; curiosity about AI and its intersection with identity and security; familiarity with observability tools such as Datadog, Prometheus, or OpenTelemetry.

Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position in Canada is between $136,000 and $187,000 CAD. Okta offers equity, bonuses, and benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance; a registered retirement savings plan with match; healthcare spending account; telemedicine; and paid leave, including PTO and parental leave. Additional benefits are detailed in our Total Rewards program.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. Okta also considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding, please use the provided form to request an accommodation.

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